Comparison of Text and Pictorial Waterpipe Tobacco Warnings Among Young Adults

Comparison of Text and Pictorial Waterpipe Tobacco Warnings Among Young Adults

The purpose of this study is to whether exposure to waterpipe tobacco warnings reduce young adults' intentions to smoke waterpipe in the future.

Young adults, defined as those 18-29 years old, have the highest rates of waterpipe tobacco smoking, which increases their risk of a variety of pulmonary, neurological, and oncological health conditions, among many others. This trial will randomly assign young adult waterpipe users or those susceptible to use to view waterpipe tobacco packages with text warning, pictorial warnings, or no warnings in a one-time online study. Participants will answer a series of questions regarding each package.

Inclusion Criteria:

• United States (US) Resident
• Has used waterpipe tobacco within the past year (self-report) OR
• Has not used waterpipe tobacco within the past year but is susceptible to use (self-report)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Younger than 18 or older than 29
• Not a US Resident
• Has not used waterpipe tobacco within the past year and is not susceptible to use (self-report)