Water-pipe tobacco (shisha) use among undergraduate health professional students - College of Health Sciences, Nairobi University Kenya, 2014

Karagu, Alfred; Kiptui, Dorcas; Gatheca, Gladwell

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“…Similar studies concluded that young age and male gender were associated with smoking [37,40,43,45]. On the contrary, according to [42], factors associated with water-pipe smoking among medical students in Kenya were living in a rental house, having family members who were smokers and professing catholic faith.…”

Section: Smoking Status Among University Studentsmentioning

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Balancing Act: Exploring the Interplay Between Lifestyle Habits and Nutritional Status Among University Students. A Cross-Sectional Study

Ndung’u,

Kobia,

Waudo

2024

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Background In the contemporary world, higher education plays a pivotal role in achieving academic success and fostering personal growth. Students often adopt lifelong habits that significantly impact their well-being during this period. Notably, factors such as diet, sleep, physical activity, and substance use have gained prominence due to their association with the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases among young adults. Characterising these habits has become a crucial focus for research, particularly in primary prevention efforts against lifestyle diseases. This study aims to scrutinize the lifestyle habits of undergraduate students at Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya. Methods This research utilized a cross-sectional analytical study design and took place at the Kenyatta University Main Campus in Nairobi County. The target population comprised undergraduate students. Employing a multistage stratified sampling method, 260 students were selected as the sample for the study. A structured questionnaire, pretested on 10% of the sample, was employed to gather socio-demographic, dietary, and lifestyle data. Statistical analysis involving categorising eating habits and physical activity levels was carried out using SPSS version 24. Results The study encompassed a predominantly young demographic, with 85.1% falling within the 18–24 age range, displaying diversity, with 39% being male. Residences varied, with 51% residing off-campus and 25.3% in university hostels. A significant proportion (69.5%) took charge of meal preparation. Regarding eating habits, the majority (79.9%) demonstrated neutral habits, 12% adhered to healthy practices, and 8.0% exhibited unhealthy ones. Physical inactivity prevailed at 75.9%, with 67.1% engaging in walking activities for ≤ 100 minutes daily. Smoking rates were low (2.4% active, 2% former), predominantly observed among males. Optimal sleep duration (7–8 hours) was achieved by 56.6%, and alcohol use was reported by 31.3%, with 26.9% participating in binge drinking. Conclusions Tobacco use was minimal, consistent with the global trend of decreasing prevalence. Physical inactivity was widespread, exacerbated by a sedentary lifestyle, particularly among females. Excessive alcohol intake was more prevalent among males. On a positive note, more than half of the respondents met the recommended sleep duration, with sleep deprivation being more common among males than females.

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“…A study by [26] in southern Italy found that 66.6% of the respondents were non-smokers. According to [42] medical students in Kenya, 34.1% used shisha (water-pipe tobacco smoking) while 4.5% were current cigarette smokers. In summary, the prevalence of smoking was far lower compared to the studies examined.…”

Section: Smoking Status Among University Studentsmentioning

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Balancing Act: Exploring the Interplay Between Lifestyle Habits and Nutritional Status Among University Students. A Cross-Sectional Study

Ndung’u,

Kobia,

Waudo

2024

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“…However, the variation in compliance, specifically the areas and venues with lower compliance, may be where young people, particularly university students, go out and consume shisha as shisha use in this population appears to be much higher compared to the general population. 34,35 It is unlikely that high compliance is due to strong enforcement, 36 however, the variation in compliance could be impacted by enforcement. For example, Mathare Valley is in an area with high rates of crime 37,38 and enforcement officers may require additional resources, such as police protection, that hamper enforcement more so than other safer areas.…”

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Monitoring compliance with Kenya’s shisha ban in select public hospitality venues in Nairobi

Fukuda

Salome²,

Joel³

et al. 2021

Tob Control

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IntroductionSeven countries in the WHO African Region have banned the sale and/or use of shisha. In 2017, Kenya implemented a comprehensive ban on shisha, including the use, import, manufacture, sale, offer of sale, advertising, promotion, distribution and encouraging or facilitating its use. The objective of this study was to assess compliance with the ban of shisha use in select public hospitality venues in Nairobi, Kenya.MethodsObservational study that used a purposive sampling to select restaurants, bars and nightclubs where shisha use took place before the ban. A total of 200 venues were visited in seven areas of Nairobi City County, Kenya. Shisha use was defined as at least one person smoking shisha in any indoor or outdoor area of the venue accessible to the public, and indicators of shisha use as the display of any shisha equipment.ResultsOverall, 81.5% of the venues visited were in compliance. Shisha smoking was observed in 16.5% of all venues and shisha equipment alone was observed in 2.0%. Among the different venue types, 94.6% of restaurants were compliant, 79.7% of bars and 75.6% of nightclubs.DiscussionThe overall high compliance indicates that Kenya’s shisha ban is well implemented in Nairobi, and may be explained by the comprehensive nature of the shisha ban and the low prevalence in the general population. The variation in compliance may be due to the higher rates of use in university students and the additional resources required to enforce the ban in areas with high rates of crime.

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Shisha Consumption and Presence of Cotinine in Saliva Samples among Students in Public Universities in Coastal Kenya

Halima Allahdad,

Ngari,

Mwiti Kibiti

et al. 2024

Global Health, Epidemiology and Genomics

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Background. Despite the well‐known adverse health effects of tobacco, shisha use among students in tertiary institutions remains a public health concern. In Kenya, the literature on status of shisha after the 2017 ban is scanty. This study sought to ascertain actual shisha use among university students along the coastal strip. Methods. We investigated confirmed and self‐reported shisha use. Using proportionate‐to‐size and snowball sampling methods, 380 respondents were enrolled from three universities. Sociodemographic characteristics and self‐reported history of shisha use were documented using a participant‐assisted questionnaire. Actual shisha use was determined qualitatively using 6 panel plus alcohol saliva test kit that detected cotinine use among other selected drugs. Results. Of the 380 participants, 278 (73%) were males and their median (IQR) age was 22 (20–23) years. This study reports 29% current use based on testing positive for cotinine. Among those who reported current ever use of shisha, 19% tested positive for cotinine, respectively. In the multivariable analysis, being separated (adjusted risk ratio (aRR): 2.06 (95% CI: 1.45–2.94)) compared to being single and studying for a degree compared to a diploma (aRR: 1.32 (95% CI: 1.10–1.58)) were associated with cotinine positive. The 4th year of study (aRR: 1.68 (95% CI: 1.22–2.33)) compared to the 1st year and reported knowledge of shisha (aRR: 1.84 (95% CI: 1.18–2.87)) were associated with cotinine positive. Conclusion. Nearly one‐third of university students along the Kenyan coast are active shisha users. Saliva testing for cotinine is a more reliable method of reporting tobacco use. We recommend upscaling of health education, re‐enforcement of the current ban on shisha consumption by concerned authorities, and saliva testing for cotinine while assessing current tobacco use.

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Water-pipe tobacco (shisha) use among undergraduate health professional students - College of Health Sciences, Nairobi University Kenya, 2014

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Balancing Act: Exploring the Interplay Between Lifestyle Habits and Nutritional Status Among University Students. A Cross-Sectional Study

Balancing Act: Exploring the Interplay Between Lifestyle Habits and Nutritional Status Among University Students. A Cross-Sectional Study

Monitoring compliance with Kenya’s shisha ban in select public hospitality venues in Nairobi

Shisha Consumption and Presence of Cotinine in Saliva Samples among Students in Public Universities in Coastal Kenya

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