Publications by authors named "Shafiq Ahmad Joya"

Background: Waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) is an ancient type of smoking that has become a global phenomenon. This study aimed to identify the prevalence of waterpipe smoking and its relation to socio-demographic characteristics in Herat University students in western Afghanistan.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a structured self-administered questionnaire containing 53 items in 3 subscales was distributed between July and December 2018, to examine the use of waterpipe among Herat University students.

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