Using intervention mapping for hookah smoking cessation: a quasi-experimental evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The present study aimed to evaluate the results of a theory-based and systematic intervention on Hookah Tobacco Smoking (HTS) cessation in women local to Bandar Abbas, Iran.

Methods

In the present quasi-experimental research, we used an intervention mapping approach to develop, implement, and evaluate an education and training course as our intervention. Applying the results of a systematic review and two prior local qualitative studies, we identified six HTS determinants and set goals for the intervention. We selected 212 eligible women through systematic stratified random sampling and enrolled them in control and intervention groups. The course was presented to the intervention group in 17 sessions for four months. The educational material was developed to addre

SUBMITTER: Dadipoor S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8919552 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature