Etiology of waterpipe smoking on the coast of Bandar Abbas city: A qualitative study of men in southern Iran

The present study showed a strong need for preventive interventions in waterpipe smoking in the southern city of Bandar Abbas. Long-term interventions can significantly reduce the rate of waterpipe and tobacco consumption. They may aim to improve the health literacy of community members, and cultural reform of waterpipe smoking among people. It is incumbent on provincial policy makers and health decision makers to make short-term interventions too. For example, they can legally prohibit selling waterpipe on the beach, selling tobacco products on the coastal line, and increase modern and easily available, affordable and healthy entertainment.