hookah smoking is growing in popularity especially among women but little is known about the determinants influencing on hookah smoking initiation. in order to address this emerging health risk, a qualitative study was conducted to explore the factors that contribute in the first hookah smoking trial by women.this qualitative study was conducted during 2012 to 2013 in tehran, iran. participants...

Background. Tobacco use continues to be the leading global cause of preventable death. The majority of smokers begin using tobacco products at teen ages. The aims of this study were providing a methodology of Isfahan Tobacco Use Prevention Program and investigating the prevalence of tobacco use and its related factors. Method. It was a cross-sectional study among guidance and high school studen...