Journal of Addictive Behaviors,Therapy & RehabilitationISSN: 2324-9005

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Cheryl L Perry Author

nenicksic@vcu.edu

Subjects of specialization
Hookah; Young adults; Tobacco use behaviors; Perceived harm; Perceived addiction; Qualitative

Affiliation
University of Texas at Austin, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, College of Education, 1912 Speedway, Stop D500, Austin, TX 78712, United States

Biography

Specialization in Food and Nutrition, Food Microbiology, Processing and Preservation, Food Engineering, Food Quality and has published article entitled  Hookah Use and Perceptions among Young Adult Hookah Users.
 

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Hookah Use and Perceptions among Young Adult Hookah Users

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Nicole E Nicksic, Christina Ly, Alexandra Loukas and Cheryl L Perry

Background: Despite declining cigarette use, hookah use has increased substantially among youth and young adults. This is alarming, as hookah can lead to the same health risks as cigarettes and expose users to a high amount of smoke, nicotine, and toxicants. Determining patterns of hookah use and perceptions in young adults is important in prevention efforts. Methods: Structured in-person interviews were conducted for this qualitative study in June 2016. Twenty-three hookah users between the ages of 18 and 29 years living in Austin, TX who were not currently enrolled in a college or university completed the interview. NVivo 11 Pro was utilized to code transcribed transcripts for common themes among participants. Results: When trying hookah for the first time, all participants had used f... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2324-9005.1000178

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