Exposure of Pregnant Women to Waterpipe and Cigarette Smoke

Azab, Mohammed; Khabour, Omar F.; Alzoubi, Karem H.; Anabtawi, M.; Quttina, Maram; Khader, Yousef; Eissenberg, Thomas

doi:10.1093/ntr/nts119

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“…Our finding of 48.9% (45.26% to 52.55%) from the 2014 Bangladesh DHS suggests prevalence of household SHS exposure has remained constant. This is similarly reflected in previous studies conducted in Jordan that have reported 50.4% of pregnant women are exposed to SHS in the home,27compared with the higher prevalence of 63.4% reported in this study. Fischer et al also found low educational attainment and low wealth to be associated with increased daily SHS exposure 26…”

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Secondhand smoke exposure during pregnancy: a cross-sectional analysis of data from Demographic and Health Survey from 30 low-income and middle-income countries

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Secondhand smoke exposure during pregnancy: a cross-sectional analysis of data from Demographic and Health Survey from 30 low-income and middle-income countries

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“…Among the smokers, 93% used cigarette smoking and 8.6% used waterpipe smoking. Another study showed that 82.4% and 32.8% of women reported exposure to passive cigarette and waterpipe smoking, respectively, in their houses and public places (8). Unfortunately, smoking in public places and even near family members in houses is not well controlled in Jordan.…”

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Smoking prevalence, knowledge and attitudes among primary healthcare professionals: a study from Jordan

Alkhatatbeh¹,

Alefan²,

Alzghool³

2016

East Mediterr Health J

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This was a questionnaire-based cross-sectional study of 400 healthcare professionals recruited from primary healthcare centres in northern Jordan between April and October 2015. The questionnaire included questions about smoking behaviour, risks, opinions and providing anti-smoking counselling. More than 80% of participants reported that smoking-free policies were not enforced at primary healthcare centres. Compared to hospitals and the general population, smoking was less prevalent among primary healthcare professionals and more prevalent in men. More than 90% of participants believed that smoking was dangerous and associated with cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. Around 92% believed that they should set a good example to patients by not smoking and advise them about smoking cessation. Only 15.3% of participants felt well prepared when counselling patients about smoking and 92.8% believed that they needed training. This study suggests that primary healthcare professionals should act as anti-smoking role models after receiving professional training. ‫األردن‬

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“…Waterpipe smoking is often associated with the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), where its current smoking rates are as high as 45% among some populations (Saade et al, 2009; Khabour et al, 2012b; Azab et al, 2013; Maziak et al, 2014). In the U.S., waterpipe smoking is most often seen among university students.…”

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The Effect of Waterpipe Tobacco Smoke Exposure on Learning and Memory Functions in the Rat Model

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Tobacco smoking is a global health hazard that kills about 5 million people annually. Waterpipe smoking is among the most popular methods of tobacco consumption world-wide. In this study, we investigated whether waterpipe smoking impairs learning and memory in the hippocampus, a question of special concern due to the particular popularity of waterpipe use among youth. Additionally, possible molecular targets for expected learning and memory impairment were determined. In this study, rats were exposed to waterpipe smoke (WTS) by whole body exposure 1hr × 5 days/wk, for one month, and outcomes were compared to a control group exposed only to fresh air. Outcomes included spatial learning and memory using the Radial Arm Water Maze (RAWM), and oxidative stress biomarkers (catalase, GPx, SOD, GSH, GSSG, GSH/GSSG ratio). We found that WTS exposure led to impaired short- and long-term memory. This impairment was accompanied by reduced hippocampal activity of catalase, SOD, GPx, GSH, and GSH/GSSG, elevated GSSG, thus, marked changes in oxidative stress biomarkers. In conclusion, there is reason for concern that WTS exposure may impair cognitive ability.

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Exposure of Pregnant Women to Waterpipe and Cigarette Smoke

Abstract: Exposure of pregnant women to tobacco smoke is a public health problem in Jordan that requires immediate action.

Cited by 67 publications

References 56 publications

Secondhand smoke exposure during pregnancy: a cross-sectional analysis of data from Demographic and Health Survey from 30 low-income and middle-income countries

Secondhand smoke exposure during pregnancy: a cross-sectional analysis of data from Demographic and Health Survey from 30 low-income and middle-income countries

Smoking prevalence, knowledge and attitudes among primary healthcare professionals: a study from Jordan

The Effect of Waterpipe Tobacco Smoke Exposure on Learning and Memory Functions in the Rat Model

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