INTRODUCTION OF PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR CONTROLLING HOOKAH CONSUMPTION IN IRANIAN WOMEN REGARDING THE CAUSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ONSET AND PERSISTENT USE OF HOOKAH

Background and Aim : Nowadays, hookah is the most common method of tobacco use in Iranian women, that its growing is amazing. The purpose of this study was first to investigate the causes of the onset and persistent use of hookah in Iranian women and then introduction of practical strategies for reducing hookah consumption. Since the World Health Organization has declared that the causes of the onset and continued use of hookahs may be different and encouraged all countries to undertake research to identify the causes of the onset and continued use of tobacco, therefore, considering the high consumption of hookah in Iran, this important health problem has been addressed in this study.Methods : In paper study, an overview of the articles related to the onset and continued use of hookahs in Iran and the world has been done and practical solutions for the fight against the spread of hookah will be introduced. Results : The nature of the onset of consumption and persistent use of hookah in women is almost the same. The reasons for hookah consumption include curiosity , hookah consumption in family and relatives, desire to keep friends, fun and entertainment, the belief that hookah con not be addictive . The causes of persistent use of hookah are an excuse to get around together, a way to build social relationships, smoking hookah in relatives and family, and fun and entertainment. The only reason that can separate the causes of continuity from the causes of initiation of hookah is curiosity . Thus, the World Health Organization s hypothesis is true only in a few cases, and it can be said that these causes are almost similar.Conclusion : Since hookahs are more consumed and an excuse for gathering together and recreation, it can be suggested that one of the best ways to control hookah consumption is to introduce mass games. Among these entertainments we can introduced ada bazi as well as playing with circles . These are some games that may have potential for controlling tobacco use. More details will be expressed in the full text.

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hookah ، waterpipe ، Iran