Waterpipe smoking among youth Not Applicable
Conditions
Interventions
Study intervention Includes two arms:
School-Based Counseling Intervention (CI)
The CI is based on the 5As intervention model, it is based on the Social Cognitive Theory [SCT] which incorporates cog
Sponsors
American University of Beirut (Lebanon)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Enrolled in grade 9, 10, 11, or 12 at the time of study enrollment 2. Reporting smoking at least one puff of waterpipe in the last 30 days 3. Reporting willingness to participate in a smoking cessation intervention study 4. Able to complete the baseline questionnaire independently, indicating ability to complete study assessments and protocols 5. Intending to remain enrolled in the school for the remainder of the school year 6. Willing to provide contact information for the next 6 months
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: None waterpipe smokers
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Variables will be measured using questionnaires: 1. Waterpipe smoking in last 30 days: measured at baseline and 1-, 3- and 6-months follow-up 2. Waterpipe smoking in last 48 hours: measured at baseline and 1-, 3- and 6-months follow-up 3. Waterpipe smoking in last 24 hours : measured at baseline and 1-, 3- and 6-months follow-up 4. # of waterpipe smoking in last 30 days: measured at baseline and 1-, 3- and 6-months follow-up 5. Frequency of waterpipe smoking in last 30 days: measured at baseline and 1-, 3- and 6-months follow-up 6. Awareness of smoking health risks: measured at baseline and 1-, 3- and 6-months follow-up 7. Quit attempts: measured at baseline and 1-, 3- and 6-months follow-up | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cotinine assessment using cotinine saliva testing will be measured at baseline and 1-, 3- and 6-months follow-up | — |
Countries
Jordan
Contacts
Public ContactSukaina Alzyoud
Outcome results
None listed