Issue addressed The prevalence of tobacco smoking among Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people in Australia is comparatively high. To help combat this, an Aboriginal …

The Hawaii Department of Health (HDOH) used concept mapping techniques to engage
local stakeholders and national subject area experts in defining the community and system …

In recent years, policymakers and medical experts have expressed alarm about the growing
problem of tobacco related deaths, most specifically from smoking cigarettes. Even more …

The purpose of this study was to identify Andean youth's beliefs regarding ceremonial
tobacco use and to discuss potential applications of findings in tobacco control interventions …

Background Adult smoking has its roots in adolescence. If individuals do not initiate smoking
during this period it is unlikely they ever will. In high income countries, smoking rates among …

Indigenous peoples' active involvement in and ownership of research involving their
communities are imperative to ensure that community values are prioritized and that …

Introduction Tobacco smoking is a very significant behavioural risk factor for the health of
Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and is embedded as a social norm. With a …

Objective: To examine the barriers and facilitators among health professionals to providing
referrals to Quitline for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients who smoke. Methods: A …

Background Tobacco use is the most preventable cause of morbidity and mortality in
Australia. Comprehensive tobacco control has reduced smoking rates in Australia from …

Objective: To evaluate the pilot phase of a tobacco brief intervention program in three
Indigenous health care settings in rural and remote north Queensland. Methods: A …