Os jovens seguem usando narguilé apesar do conhecimento dos possíveis riscos à saúde / Young people continue to use hookah despite knowledge of possible health risks

É preocupante notar que os usuários sigam usando o narguilé, embora a literatura aponte que o seu uso cause danos irreversíveis à saúde. Esse estudo avaliou a percepção dos usuários de narguilé e a interferência do seu consumo sobre a saúde. Método Esse é um estudo qualitativo. Uma amostra intencional de usuários foi recrutada. Os participantes responderam a uma entrevista semiestruturada. Todas as entrevistas foram avaliadas pelo método de análise de conteúdo. Resultados A maioria dos discursos apontou que os entrevistados conhecem os malefícios à saúde advindos do uso de narguilé. Entretanto, os efeitos sobre a saúde mental raramente foram lembrados pelos entrevistados, embora muitos deles já estivessem em uso problemático de tabaco, álcool e ou de outras drogas. A percepção de controle sobre o uso, o poder reforçador dos efeitos e a ausência de experiências pessoais negativas com o narguilé são importantes motivadores para seguir o uso. Conclusão Campanhas educativas e medidas para a redução e o controle do uso devem ser encorajadas.

Although the scientific literature show that waterpipe tobacco smoking causes irreversible damage to health, users continue to use it. Method This study evaluates the users' perceptions about the effect of this consumption on health. This is a qualitative study. A purposeful sample of current users was recruited. Participants were invited to undertake an in-depth semi-structured interview. The interviews were evaluated by content analysis method. Results Most speeches pointed out that the interviewees are aware of the harm to health from using waterpipe tobacco smoking. Although most interviewees were already developing a problematic use of tobacco, alcohol or other drugs, they rarely related waterpipe tobacco smoking with mental health consequences. The essential motivators for its continued use were the perception of control over waterpipe tobacco smoking use, the reinforcing tobacco effects, and the absence of negative health experiences in life. Conclusion Understand that educational campaigns and control measures should be encouraged.

Knowledge, practices and beliefs of students regarding health effects of shisha use in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: A cross­sectional study

Background.The tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever faced. Shisha use has recently been gaining increased popularity in many developed and developing countries.Objective. To determine the prevalence of shisha use among students in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, and associated knowledge, smoking practices and beliefs about health effects.Method. A total of 443 students were selected for this cross-sectional study, using a stratified sampling method. Data on shisha use, knowledge about shisha, shisha smoking practices, and factors associated with use of shisha were collected via a questionnaire. The association between the independent variables and shisha use was assessed using a χ2 test (p<0.05). Binary logistic regression analysis was used to determine variables that were independently associated with shisha smoking.Results.Of the 421 respondents, 162 (38.5%) indicated that they had smoked shisha; 14.0% were regular smokers. We found that 183 students (43.5%) had poor knowledge about the health effects of shisha. The main reasons for shisha smoking were being in the company of friends who were users (57.4%), the pleasant flavour and fragrance of shisha (25.9%), and fashion (22.2%). Ninety-nine shisha smokers (61.1%) also consumed alcohol. Factors associated with shisha smoking included age <20 years (p<0.001), gender (p=0.034), and educational level of the respondent's father (p=0.0001) and mother (p=0.0004).Conclusion. We found a relatively high prevalence of shisha smoking among the students, and that 43.5% of them had poor knowledge about its effects on health. Developing surveillance, intervention and regulatory/policy frameworks specific to shisha has become a public health priority.

Intoxicación aguda con monóxido de carbono (ICO) secundaria a pipa de agua (Narguile). Reporte de un caso / Carbon monoxide poisoning caused by water pipe smoking (Narghile). A case report

Resumen Dentro de las formas alternativas de consumo de tabaco, se describe el uso de pipas de agua (también llamadas hookah, shisha o narguile) como implementos de uso. Esta forma de uso es una forma emergente en nuestro medio, con uso en estudiantes universitarios y secundarios. Debido a que utiliza carbón para quemar el tabaco, junto a largos períodos de uso, presenta riesgo de intoxicación por monóxido de carbono, especialmente si se utiliza en ambientes cerrados. En este artículo presentamos el caso de una paciente femenina de 19 años, quién fue traída al hospital con una intoxicación grave por monóxi do de carbono secundaria a uso de pipa de agua, requiriendo tratamiento con oxígeno en cámara hiperbárica. Realizamos una revisión de la bibliografía.

Abstract Amongst the alternative ways of tobacco use, water pipes (also called hookah, shisha or narghile) have been used as implements. This type of use is an emergent one in our environment, being used by high school and college students. Due to the use of charcoal as a way to burn the tobacco, and the long using times it presents, the users are at risk of being poisoned by carbon monoxide, especially if they smoke in enclosed spaces. In this paper, we present the case of a 19-year-old female patient, who was brought to the hospital with a severe case of carbon monoxide poisoning, requiring treatment with oxygen in a hyperbaric chamber. We make a review of the literature.

Fatores relacionados ao consumo do narguilé entre estudantes de medicina / Factors related to the use of hookah among medical students

RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar o nível de conhecimento sobre os malefícios do narguilé, a frequência e os fatores psicossociais envolvidos na sua utilização entre os estudantes de Medicina de dois diferentes períodos e sua relação com a intenção de parar de utilizar. Métodos Foram avaliados alunos do 1o e do 6o ano do curso de Medicina. Regressão logística multivariada foi utilizada para avaliar a associação entre o uso de narguilé nos últimos 30 dias com os dados demográficos, psicossociais e com o nível de conhecimento sobre seus malefícios. Resultados A taxa de experimentação e do uso atual de narguilé foi elevada (59,6% e 27,7% respectivamente), sem diferença entre os grupos. O nível de conhecimento dos alunos do 6o ano acerca dos malefícios do uso de narguilé foi maior em relação aos alunos do 1o ano (p<0,0001), e não houve relação do consumo de narguilé nos últimos 30 dias com o nível de conhecimento. O tabagismo de cigarros e o uso de bebida alcoólica estavam associados ao uso de narguilé nos últimos 30 dias. Odds Ratio não ajustada de 11,3; IC95% 4,62-27,7; p<0,0001 e OR 8,74; IC95% 3,78-20,2; p<0,0001; respectivamente. Conclusões Há uma elevada experimentação, uso atual de narguilé e de cigarros entre os estudantes de Medicina, que possuem maior conhecimento sobre o malefício do uso no 6° ano do curso. Não foi observada relação entre o conhecimento sobre o malefício do uso e o consumo. O tabagismo e o uso de bebidas alcoólicas são preditores independentes de uso de narguilé.

ABSTRACT Objective This study evaluated the factors related to the use of hookah among medical students, the level of knowledge about the involved harms, and their relationship with the use and intention to stop using it. Methods Students of the 1st and 6th year of medical school were evaluated. A multivariate logistic regression model was used to evaluate the association between the outcome (use of hookah in the last 30 days) and demographic, subjective psychosocial data and level of knowledge about the harms of hookah use. Results The experimentation rate of hookah and current use was high (59.6% and 27.7%, respectively), with no difference between the 1st and 6th year groups (p=0.70). The 6th grade students were more knowledgeable about the harm of using hookah when compared to the 1st year students (p <0.0001), and there was no association between the use of hookah in the last 30 days and the knowledge about its harms. Cigarette smoking and the use of alcoholic beverages were associated with the use of hookah in the last 30 days, with unadjusted Odds Ratio (OR) of 11.3; 95% CI 4.62-27.7; p <0.0001 and OR 8.74; 95% CI 3.78-20.2; p <0.0001; respectively. Conclusion There is a high experimentation, current use of hookah and cigarettes among medical students. Sixth year students are more knowledgeable about the harms involved. There was no association between the use of hookah in the last 30 days and the knowledge about its harms. Smoking and the use of alcoholic beverages are independent predictors of use of hookah.

comparative histological study of submucosal gland hypertrophy in trachea of mice exposed to cigarette and shisha smoke

Objective: To observe the effects of Shisha smoke on submucosal glands of trachea of mice; and compare it with tracheal glands of mice exposed to cigarette smoke

Study Design: Randomised controlled trial

Place and Duration of Study: Department of Anatomy, Islamic International Medical College, Rawalpindi, in collaboration with National Institute of Health [NIH], Islamabad from October 2013 till April 2014

Methodology: Sample comprised of 40 adult male mice of strain BALB/c. They were randomly divided into three groups. Control group was labelled as Group 'C'. The mice in this group were kept in a whole body smoke exposure chamber and were exposed to fresh air. Shisha group was labelled as Group 'SS', and the mice in this group were exposed to Shisha smoke. Mice in the third group labelled as Group CS were exposed to cigarette smoke. All the mice were dissected after an exposure period of eight weeks. Tracheal tissue was stained and examined microscopically for submucosal gland hypertrophy and compared with the control group, using Reid's Index. An Index of more than 0.4 is termed as hypertrophy

Results: There was significant submucosal gland hypertrophy in groups CS and SS as compared to group C. There was also significant difference in the frequency of mucosal hypertrophy between SS [93.7%] and CS groups [53.3%], which was found statistically significant [p<0.001]

Conclusion: Shisha smoking was significantly associated with mucosal hypertrophy when compared with cigarette smoking and controls. Shisha smoke contains higher level of toxicants as compared to cigarette smoke, and it causes more oxidative damage of tissues

Características do uso de produtos derivados do tabaco entre universitários do curso de Odontologia em uma Universidade de Curitiba / Factors associated with tobacco use among dental students at a University in Curitiba

Introdução: Profissionais da saúde, incluindo dentistas, são referências de comportamento e exercem grande influência sobre a população que assistem. Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivos investigar a prevalência do uso de produtos derivados do tabaco entre universitários de Odontologia, analisar fatores associados à ocorrência do uso e quais são os produtos mais utilizados. Material e método: Realizou-se um estudo transversal descritivo por meio de um questionário online no ano de 2012. A estatística descritiva gerou um perfil da amostra e aplicou-se o teste Qui-quadrado para análise de associação entre variáveis, seguido da análise multivariada de regressão logística com as variáveis que se mostraram significativas. Resultado: A prevalência de uso de produtos derivados de tabaco foi de 24,92%. O narguilé mostrou-se o produto de maior uso (66,23%), seguido do cigarro industrializado (54,55%). Os fatores associados ao uso de produtos de tabaco foram morar sozinho (p=0,012; OR=2,13; IC=1,17-3,85), conviver com alguém que fuma(p=0,000; OR=3,22; IC=1,75-5,91) e permanecer próximo às pessoas enquanto elas fumam(p=0,000; OR=6,96; IC=2,37-20,45). Conclusão: Este estudo provê informação importante para desenvolvimento de programas de sensibilização e capacitação dos profissionais de saúde por instituições de ensino superior em relação ao uso de produtos derivados de tabaco.

Introduction: Health care professionals, including dentists, are role models and have great influence on the population they serve. Objective: This purpose of this study was two-fold: (1) to examine the prevalence of tobacco use among dental students, and (2) to examine factors associated with use as well as which products were being used by this population. Material and method: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study in which the data was collected through an online questionnaire in 2012. Descriptive statistics were used to characterize the sample, chi-square to examine association among variables of interest, and multivariate logistic regression to examine factors associated with tobacco use. Result: The prevalence of tobacco use was 24.92%. Waterpipe was the most frequent tobacco product used by participants who endorsed using tobacco products (66.23%) followed by industrialized cigarettes (54.55%). Factors associated with tobacco use included: living alone (p=0.012; OR=2.13; CI=1.17-3.85), socializing with other smokers (p=0.000; OR=3.22; CI=1.75-5.91), and being close to these smokers when they were smoking (p=0.000; OR=6.96; IC=2.37-20.45). Conclusion: This study provides relevant information to the development of awareness and capacity building programs tailored to health care professional in higher education with regard to tobacco use.