The dissertation defense will be open and held virtually.
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The PhD in Translational Health Sciences Program is proud to announce the Dissertation Defense of:
PhD Candidate: Rabia Mir, MPH
Understanding Strategies to Translate Knowledge on Hookah Smoking: A Mixed Methods Study
Dissertation Committee Chair: Paige McDonald, EdD, MA
Oct 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST
One tobacco trend of the 21st century is smoking hookah or waterpipes. Hookah smoking is thriving on a false widespread belief that it is a safe alternate to smoking cigarettes when in fact it has adverse effects on health and is not safer. Hookah use has especially become popular for young adults and college students. This mixed methods study generates knowledge to inform university administration on what the psychosocial profile of a hookah smoker is, including risk factors, and how they can use messaging to reduce hookah smoking during college years and beyond.