research findings

In terms of what I learned from the research findings, they clearly show that the majority of the respondents in this research study are non-smokers and did not experience health problems. Whilst there is the minority who are smokers and started smoking at a young age, this remains a concern and must be tackled by encouraging them to quit with awareness of the problems associated with smoking.

I was satisfied with the results extracted which provided me with a variety of responses which indicate that the level of smokers at the Abu Dhabi Men’s College is relatively low, however the fact remains most of these smokers who have been smoking from a young age will possibly experience health problems in their later life.

With regards to the background research on this topic, one can observe that smoking medwakh or dokha in the U.A.E has become a popular trend which is seen to surpass both genders (male and female).  The fact that the first time smokers started smoking when they were 14 years old illustrates that smoking is seen to be charming for them where it soon becomes an addiction. Furthermore, with regards to the trends pertaining to adults smoking seems high. The reasons for an increase in smoking medwakh or dokha are seen to be alluring for smokers since there is a variety for them to choose from. For the younger generation it is mainly about looking cool and being accepted in their social circle. Lastly, the research findings indicates that smoking causes various health problems and risks. Most of the university students who were frequently smoking dokha were well aware of the fact that it was an unhealthy habit, but continued to smoke and stated they did not feel unhealthy smoking.

From the questionnaire findings not only is it addresses the current problem of smoking and briefly evaluating the health problems associated with it and by proposing the reasonable measures to discourage students from smoking and understanding the problems associated with smoking.  I believe my research questions are conclusive and fulfil the research criteria.