A systematic review on the social context of smokeless tobacco use in the South Asian population: Implications for public health

Public Health ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 126 (8) ◽  
pp. 635-645 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Kakde ◽  
R.S. Bhopal ◽  
C.M. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Social Context ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco ◽  
Asian Population ◽  
South Asian Population ◽  
The Social ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco Use

scholarly journals Cigarette Smoking and Smokeless Tobacco Use among Male South Asian Migrants in the United Arab Emirates: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raghib Ali ◽  
Tom Loney ◽  
Mohammed Al-Houqani ◽  
Iain Blair ◽  
Faisal Aziz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco ◽  
Current Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Current Cigarette ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco Use

Abstract Background The prevalence of tobacco use among South Asian migrants in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has not been evaluated. We examined the prevalence of cigarette smoking and smokeless tobacco use along with their associated factors among male South Asian migrants in the UAE.Methods A representative sample of South Asian adult migrant males was recruited in Al Ain, UAE in 2012. The sample included Indian (n=433), Pakistani (n=383) and Bangladeshi (n=559) nationalities. Prevalence and measures of association using bi-variable and multi-variable logistic regression models were used to identify correlates of tobacco use.ResultsA total of 1.375 South Asian migrant males participated in the study (response rate 76%) with a mean age of 34 years (SD ± 10). The prevalence of current cigarette smoking was 21%, 23% and 37% among participants from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, respectively. The prevalence of current smokeless tobacco use was 6%, 12%, and 16% for Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi participants, respectively. Bangladeshi nationality, hypertension, and alcohol use were significant correlates of current cigarette smoking. Increase in age, less than college level education, alcohol use and Pakistani or Bangladeshi nationality were significant correlates of exposure to smokeless tobacco.Conclusions The high prevalence of cigarette smoking and smokeless tobacco use in South Asian migrants, highlights the public health burden of tobacco use in migrant populations in the UAE. Public health measures are needed to address tobacco use in migrant population.

A Systematic Review of Contextual Factors Relating to Smokeless Tobacco Use Among South Asian Users in England

2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 875-882 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Messina ◽  
C. Freeman ◽  
A. Rees ◽  
E. Goyder ◽  
A. Hoy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco ◽  
Contextual Factors ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco Use

scholarly journals Public Health Implications of Smokeless Tobacco Use as a Harm Reduction Strategy

2006 ◽  
Vol 96 (11) ◽  
pp. 1934-1939 ◽  
Author(s):  
David A. Savitz ◽  
Roger E. Meyer ◽  
Jason M. Tanzer ◽  
Sidney S. Mirvish ◽  
Freddi Lewin
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Harm Reduction ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco ◽  
Reduction Strategy ◽  
Health Implications ◽  
Harm Reduction Strategy ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco Use

Smokeless tobacco consumption in the South Asian population of Sydney, Australia: prevalence, correlates and availability

2013 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Shakhawat Hossain ◽  
Kypros Kypri ◽  
Bayzidur Rahman ◽  
Abul Hasnat Milton
Keyword(s):  
South Asian ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco ◽  
Asian Population ◽  
Tobacco Consumption ◽  
The South ◽  
South Asian Population ◽  
Sydney Australia

Naswar (Smokeless Tobacco) Use and the Risk of Oral Cancer in Pakistan: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zohaib Khan ◽  
Rizwan Abdulkader Suliankatchi ◽  
Thomas L Heise ◽  
Steffen Dreger
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco Use

scholarly journals Nutrition in an ethnically diverse society: what are some of the key challenges?

2011 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 252-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ala Szczepura
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
South Asian ◽  
South Asians ◽  
Asian Population ◽  
Minority Populations ◽  
Diverse Population ◽  
South Asian Population ◽  
Ethnic Minority Populations

The role of nutrition is especially important in certain ‘lifestyle’ diseases that impact disproportionately on ethnic minority populations. The aim of this paper is to review the evidence of risk, health outcomes and interventions for certain diseases that affect the UK's largest ethnic minority group (South Asians) in order to help professionals better address the needs of this diverse population. Research evidence is presented on factors influencing access to services by ethnic minority populations and the changing UK policy background for public health and preventive care. The available research base on obesity, diabetes and CVD is discussed. Conditions such as type 2 diabetes, which are more prevalent among the South Asian population, are associated with poorer health outcomes and appear to exhibit links to diet and nutrition that start in childhood or even before birth; all making preventive care important. Obesity is a major risk factor and it appears that BMI thresholds may need to be lower for South Asians. Targeted interventions to improve diet and outcomes in the South Asian population also appear promising. Recent moves to promote access to evidence of ethnicity and health and to improve the cultural competence of organisations are discussed. Health professionals will increasingly need to promote lifestyle changes in a manner that meets the needs of a diverse population in order to address future public health challenges. Nutritionists and other professionals will need to ensure that interventions are culturally appropriate and involve engagement with extended family members and communities.

scholarly journals The association between smokeless tobacco use and pancreatic adenocarcinoma: A systematic review

2014 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 647-653 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew D. Burkey ◽  
Shari Feirman ◽  
Han Wang ◽  
Samuel Ravi Choudhury ◽  
Surbhi Grover ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco Use

scholarly journals Developing and implementing guidelines on culturally adapting cognitive tests: A qualitative illustration with the Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination Version III (ACE-III)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Waquas Waheed ◽  
Nadine Mirza ◽  
Muhammed Wali Waheed ◽  
Abid Malik ◽  
Maria Panagioti
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Asian Population ◽  
Consensus Meeting ◽  
Cognitive Test ◽  
South Asian Population ◽  
Addenbrooke’S Cognitive Examination

Abstract Background: We aimed to devise a methodology on developing and implementing guidelines for culturally adapting any cognitive test. We demonstrated this through developing guidelines for culturally adapting the Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination Version III (ACE-III) and utilising them to develop an ACE-III Urdu for a British South Asian population. Methods: We had a several stage qualitative study. We collated information from our systematic review on the translation and cultural adaptation of the ACE-III and its predecessors, and feedback from previous adaptors of the ACE-III to identify steps for cultural adaptation. We formatted these into question-by-question guidelines. These guidelines were used with feedback from focus groups with cognitively healthy older British South Asians and a consensus meeting with relevant experts, to develop an ACE-III Urdu. Results: Our systematic review found 32 adaptations and we received feedback from seven adaptors to develop guidelines for culturally adapting the ACE-III. Through the use of these guidelines, two focus groups with 12 participants, and a consensus meeting of two psychiatrists with a South Asian background and familiarity with cognitive assessments and cultural adaptation, the ACE-III Urdu was developed. Conclusions: We developed a set of guidelines for culturally adapting the ACE-III that can be used by future adapters for their own language or cultural context. We demonstrated how guidelines on cultural adaptation can be developed for any cognitive test and how they can be used to culturally adapt the measure.

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