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Involuntary Tobacco Smoking Exposure Among Korean American Emerging Adults: A Qualitative Study.
- Source :
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Journal of Immigrant & Minority Health . Jun2017, Vol. 19 Issue 3, p733-737. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- High smoking prevalence among Korean American (KA) males place KA family members and co-workers at an elevated risk of involuntary tobacco smoke exposure (ITSE). KA emerging adults (EAs) face an additional risk of ITSE by their peers, as emerging adulthood is associated with increased smoking. This paper explores health behaviors, attitudes and beliefs of ITSE among KAEA. Qualitative data analysis was conducted on transcripts from ten focus groups (N = 67). Themes related to attitudes and perceptions of ITSE were identified: high level of cultural tolerance, lack of knowledge/insufficient information, perceived benign health effects, and perceived hopelessness/indifference. Themes related to culturally-held beliefs include: tolerance of male family smokers, allowance of indoor smoking and misconceptions of practices perceived to minimize ITSE. The dissemination of culturally relevant ITSE information is needed in KA communities. Failure to implement indoor smoking bans in ethnic enclaves calls for increased enforcement of regulations by public health officials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *ATTITUDE (Psychology)
*CULTURE
*DESPAIR
*FAMILIES
*FOCUS groups
*HEALTH
*HEALTH attitudes
*HEALTH behavior
*INDOOR air pollution
*KOREANS
*PASSIVE smoking
*PUBLIC health
*QUESTIONNAIRES
*GENDER role
*INFORMATION resources
*QUALITATIVE research
*SECONDARY analysis
*HEALTH literacy
*DATA analysis software
*DESCRIPTIVE statistics
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15571912
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Immigrant & Minority Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 122598033
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-015-0318-6