Inhibiting factors on the quit decision to among consumer hookah in high school girls

Introduction: Smoking hookah is recognized as a growing health problem in Iran and many countries in the world and its harmful outcomes on human health have attracted attention of the medical community. Smoking hookah because of the loss of amiss among young high school girls found great popularity, and while many professionals know effects of hookah in women more than men. One of the important issues in curing addiction is awareness effective factors on the decision to quit. The aim of this study has been to explore effective factors on the decision to quit among consumer hookah in high school girls. Methods: Using qualitative method, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 8 among consumer hookah in high school girls. All interviews were reordered andtranscribed. The data were analyzed using constant comparative methods through qualitative content analysis method. Results: The main themes obtained were divided into 3: Shame ; Pleasure and Superiority . Conclusion: To successfully quit especially in young girls in our society, considering the factors in the decision to quit, psychological and family support are needed.

کلیدواژه ها:

Inhibiting factors ، Quit smoking ، Hookah ، Girls ، High school