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Smoking among Aboriginal adults in Sydney, Australia.
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Health Promotion Journal of Australia . Apr2016, Vol. 27 Issue 1, p66-69. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Issue addressed Tobacco consumption contributes to health disparities among Aboriginal Australians who experience a greater burden of smoking-related death and diseases. This paper reports findings from a baseline survey on factors associated with smoking, cessation behaviours and attitudes towards smoke-free homes among the Aboriginal population in inner and south-western Sydney. Methods A baseline survey was conducted in inner and south-western Sydney from October 2010 to July 2011. The survey applied both interviewer-administered and self-administered data collection methods. Multiple logistic regression was performed to determine the factors associated with smoking. Results Six hundred and sixty-three participants completed the survey. The majority were female (67.5%), below the age of 50 (66.6%) and more than half were employed (54.7%). Almost half were current smokers (48.4%) with the majority intending to quit in the next 6 months (79.0%) and living in a smoke-free home (70.4%). Those aged 30-39 years (AOR 3.28; 95% CI: 2.06-5.23) and the unemployed (AOR 1.67; 95% CI: 1.11-2.51) had higher odds for current smoking. Participants who had a more positive attitude towards smoke-free homes were less likely to smoke (AOR 0.79; 95% CI: 0.74-.85). Conclusions A high proportion of participants were current smokers among whom intention to quit was high. Age, work status and attitudes towards smoke-free home were factors associated with smoking. So what? The findings address the scarcity of local evidence crucial for promoting cessation among Aboriginal tobacco smokers. Targeted promotions for socio-demographic subgroups and of attitudes towards smoke-free homes could be meaningful strategies for future smoking-cessation initiatives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *HEALTH equity
*NICOTINE addiction
*MEDICAL care of Aboriginal Australians
*SMOKING cessation
*NONSMOKING areas
*LOGISTIC regression analysis
*SMOKING prevention
*COMPARATIVE studies
*HEALTH promotion
*RESEARCH methodology
*MEDICAL cooperation
*HEALTH policy
*RESEARCH
*SMOKING
*EVALUATION research
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10361073
- Volume :
- 27
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Health Promotion Journal of Australia
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 117098539
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1071/HE15020