Factors associated with not smoking among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescents and young people: Analysis of data from the 2014 to 15 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Survey
Study findings reinforce the influence of social determinants on smoking behaviour. Efforts to reduce smoking among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people should focus on removing barriers to education and employment, promoting positive peer and family influences within households, taking a multi-drug approach to cessation, and considering cultural identity and its role in promoting healthy lifestyles. SO WHAT?: Understanding the protective factors associated with not smoking in young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will help with developing effective policies and initiatives to improve health outcomes.
Authors
- Emilie Cameron (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7999-5017)
- Jamie Bryant (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9378-5852)
- Sandra Eades (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8629-3390)
- Christina Heris (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3857-6817)
- Matthew Clapham (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3438-8862)
- Robert E. Davis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7873-8051)
- Jennifer Rumbel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2144-2647)
- Megan Freund (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6231-0536)
- Nicole Turner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6286-598X)
Institutions
- Australian National University (AU)
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- Hunter Medical Research Institute (AU)
- University of Newcastle Australia (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Health Promotion Journal of Australia
- Published
- 2024-12-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.942
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.53
Funders
- National Health and Medical Research Council