A descriptive study of waterpipe smoking among college students

摘要: Purpose The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to examine waterpipe smoking and beliefs about in a sample college students from public university Virginia. Data sources A web-based survey sent 1000 undergraduate recruiting them participate the study. Measures investigator-developed Theory Reasoned Action (TRA) Waterpipe Questionnaire were used capture belief-based components TRA related use. Descriptive statistics prevalence associated with smoking. Conclusions Of (n = 223), 71% males 52% females reporting ever tobacco using 22% 5% current smoking. Of sample, 28% 10% cigarette smokers 25% marijuana users. Common are also presented. Implications for practice Nurse practitioners working need be aware multiple forms that may engage in. They should common This information is useful when targeting counseling patients alternative products like