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CO exposure and puff topography are associated with Lebanese waterpipe dependence scale score

Alzoubi, KH and Khabour, OF and Azab, M and Shqair, DM and Shihadeh, A and Primack, B and Eissenberg, T (2013) CO exposure and puff topography are associated with Lebanese waterpipe dependence scale score. Nicotine and Tobacco Research, 15 (10). 1782 - 1786. ISSN 1462-2203

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Abstract

Introduction: Waterpipe tobacco smoking involves self-administration of the dependence-producing drug nicotine. Few studies have examined if dependence in waterpipe smokers influences toxicant exposure and smoking behavior. Method: Current waterpipe tobacco smokers were categorized based on Lebanese Waterpipe Dependence Scale-11 (LWDS-11) score (LWDS-11: LOW < 7; N = 59; HIGH > 13; N = 59). Participants abstained from smoking for 12 hr and then completed a single 30-min waterpipe tobacco smoking episode. Expired-air carbon monoxide (CO) was measured before and 5 min after smoking and puff topography was measured during smoking. Results: Total mean smoking time was 30.9 min (SD = 3.5) and did not differ significantly by LWDS-11 score. CO boost was greater for participants in the HIGH versus LOW groups (62.3 vs. 43.6 ppm, p <.01). Similarly, those in the HIGH versus LOW group took more puffs (198.6 vs. 157.1 puffs, p <.01), longer duration puffs (2.7 vs. 2.3 s, p <.05), puffs with lower flow rate (10.3 vs. 12.6 L/min, p <.01), and less time between puffs (8.0 vs. 12.4 s, p <.001). Conclusion: The puff topography of waterpipe tobacco smokers can be predicted by LWDS-11 score, with those scoring higher taking longer duration and lower velocity puffs at a higher frequency. These behavioral differences may underlie the 40% greater CO exposure observed for those with higher LWDS-11 scores. To the extent that waterpipe dependence is associated with more smoke inhalation, more dependent smokers will be exposed to greater amounts of toxic smoke constituents. © The Author 2013. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco. All rights reserved.

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Item Type: Article
Status: Published
Creators/Authors:
CreatorsEmailPitt UsernameORCID
Alzoubi, KH
Khabour, OF
Azab, M
Shqair, DM
Shihadeh, A
Primack, Bbprimack@pitt.eduBPRIMACK
Eissenberg, T
Centers: Other Centers, Institutes, Offices, or Units > Center for Research on Media, Technology, and Health
Date: 1 October 2013
Date Type: Publication
Journal or Publication Title: Nicotine and Tobacco Research
Volume: 15
Number: 10
Page Range: 1782 - 1786
DOI or Unique Handle: 10.1093/ntr/ntt049
Schools and Programs: School of Medicine > Medicine
School of Medicine > Pediatrics
Refereed: Yes
ISSN: 1462-2203
MeSH Headings: Adult; Carbon Monoxide--toxicity; Female; Humans; Inhalation Exposure--adverse effects; Lebanon; Male; Smoking--adverse effects; Tobacco Smoke Pollution--adverse effects; Tobacco Use Disorder--etiology; Young Adult
Other ID: NLM PMC3842104 [Available on 10/01/14]
PubMed Central ID: PMC3842104
PubMed ID: 23616231
Date Deposited: 31 Jul 2014 20:42
Last Modified: 04 Feb 2019 15:56
URI: http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/22572

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