E8-LWDS: Factorial Structure and Psychometric Properties of the Lebanese Waterpipe Dependence Scale-11 in 1490 Egyptian Waterpipe Tobacco Smokers-A Critical Approach.

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2021)

E8-LWDS showed adequate psychometric properties among this sample of Egyptian current WT smokers, which makes it appropriate for use by researchers and practitioners. Adding items related to perceived behavioral control might enhance the scale robustness.

Keyphrases

psychometric properties
smoking cessation
primary care
social support
depressive symptoms
physical activity
mental health
general practice