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Prev Chronic Dis
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Xuan, Le Thi Thanh ; Van Minh, Hoang ; Giang, Kim Bao ; Nga, Pham Thi Quynh ; Hai, Phan Thi ; ... More +
Xuan, Le Thi Thanh ; Van Minh, Hoang ; Giang, Kim Bao ; Nga, Pham Thi Quynh ; Hai, Phan Thi ; Minh, Nguyen Thac ; Hsia, Jason ; Less -
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Introduction The prevalence of waterpipe tobacco smoking is increasing globally and is associated with adverse outcomes requiring tobacco control interventions. We estimated the prevalence of waterpipe tobacco use among adult populations in Vietnam in 2010 and examined its association with sociodemographic factors. Methods We used data from the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) conducted in Vietnam in 2010. GATS surveyed a national representative sample of adults aged 15 years or older from 11,142 households by using a 2-phase sampling design analogous to a 3-stage stratified cluster sampling. Descriptive statistical analyses and multivariate logistic regression modeling were conducted. Results A total of 6.4% of Vietnamese aged 15 years or older (representing about 4.1 million adult waterpipe smokers) reported current waterpipe tobacco smoking. The prevalence of waterpipe tobacco smoking was significantly higher among men than women (13% vs 0.1%). Area of residence (rural or urban), age group, asset-based wealth quintile, and geographic region of residence were significantly associated with waterpipe tobacco smoking among men. The significant correlates of current waterpipe tobacco smoking among men were lower education levels, being middle-aged (45–54 years), lower asset-based wealth levels, living in rural areas, not living in the South East and the Mekong River Delta geographic regions, and the belief that smoking does not causes diseases. Conclusion Rural dwellers who are poor should be targeted in tobacco control programs. Further studies are needed that examine perceptions of the adverse health effects and the cultural factors of waterpipe tobacco smoking.
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Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Age Distribution
Cluster Analysis
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Health Surveys
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Original Research
Questionnaires
Regression Analysis
Residence Characteristics
Rural Population
Sex Distribution
Smoking
Socioeconomic Factors
Young Adult

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Prev Chronic Dis. 10.
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Journal Article ;
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Vietnam ;
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Preventing Chronic Disease
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