Abstract

Despite the Middle Eastern population growth in the US, little is known about the Middle Eastern community; more specifically Middle Eastern college women in the US. Therefore, this study examined the rates and correlates of the health behavior smoking (cigarettes and Hookah) among Middle Eastern college women in the US.

Detailed abstract attached.

Author Details

Constance C. Kozachek, PhD, MSN; Rula Btoush, PhD, RN

Sigma Membership

Tau

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Other

Keywords:

Middle Eastern College Women in the United States, Smoking Behaviors, Hookah

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Austin, Texas, USA and Virtual

Conference Year

2023

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Review Type

Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2025-10-16

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Factors That Influence Smoking Among Middle Eastern College Women in the United States

Austin, Texas, USA and Virtual

Despite the Middle Eastern population growth in the US, little is known about the Middle Eastern community; more specifically Middle Eastern college women in the US. Therefore, this study examined the rates and correlates of the health behavior smoking (cigarettes and Hookah) among Middle Eastern college women in the US.

Detailed abstract attached.