J Addict Nurs. 2023;34(1):23-29. doi: 10.1097/JAN.0000000000000509.
The current study targeted a sample of waterpipe (WP) exclusive smokers to identify the levels and predictors of dependence on this smoking pattern and to examine the relationship between WP smoking (WPS) dependence and depressive symptoms. A cross-sectional research design was employed with a community sample of 270 subjects who are currently WP exclusive smokers. Assessment of WPS dependence and depressive symptoms was performed using self-report measures. About 62.6% of the subjects were WPS dependent. The unique significant predictors of WPS dependence were age, depression levels, age of starting WPS, duration of WPS, income, smoking WP daily, the belief of being attracted to WPS, and the desire to stop WPS. These predictors explained 35% of the variance in WPS dependence. WPS dependence was associated with increased depressive symptoms. Although few studies have been conducted, the WPS dependence prevalence appears to be alarmingly high among WP exclusive smokers. Factors associated with WPS dependence provide useful information that can be used to tailor WP prevention interventions.
本研究以只吸水管烟（WP）的烟民为研究对象，旨在确定他们对这种吸烟方式的依赖程度和相关预测因素，并探讨 WP 吸烟（WPS）依赖与抑郁症状之间的关系。本研究采用横断面研究设计，共纳入了 270 名目前只吸 WP 的社区居民作为研究对象。使用自我报告的评估方法来评估 WPS 依赖和抑郁症状。约 62.6%的研究对象存在 WPS 依赖。年龄、抑郁程度、开始吸 WP 的年龄、吸 WP 的时间、收入、每天吸 WP、对 WP 的吸引力的信念和停止吸 WP 的愿望是 WPS 依赖的唯一显著预测因素，这些因素解释了 WPS 依赖 35%的变异性。WPS 依赖与抑郁症状增加有关。尽管进行的研究较少，但 WP 烟民中 WPS 依赖的流行率似乎高得令人震惊。与 WPS 依赖相关的因素提供了有用的信息，可以用来针对 WP 预防干预措施进行定制。
