Effective interventions for preventing and controlling hookah smoking in Iran: a qualitative study of experts’ and stakeholders’ perspectives
The findings highlight the need for multi-sectoral collaboration, stronger governance, and community engagement to address the growing prevalence of hookah smoking. This study provides evidence-based recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders to develop culturally appropriate interventions in Iran.
Authors
- Fatemeh Kokabisaghi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9745-8784)
- Javad Babaie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6155-5606)
- Gholamreza Abdollahi
- Parinaz Doshmangir
- Leila Doshmangir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5197-8437)
Institutions
- Tabriz University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse
- Published
- 2025-10-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/15332640.2025.2577719
- Primary Topic
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00