scholarly journals Smoking Prevalence Trends in Indigenous Australians, 1994-2004: A Typical Rather than an Exceptional Epidemic

2016 ◽  
pp. 61-73
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Prevalence ◽  
Indigenous Australians ◽  
Prevalence Trends

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander utilisation of the Quitline service for smoking cessation in South Australia

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanne Cosh ◽  
Lauren Maksimovic ◽  
Kerry Ettridge ◽  
David Copley ◽  
Jacqueline A. Bowden
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Torres Strait Islander ◽  
Smoking Prevalence ◽  
South Australia ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Indigenous Australians ◽  
Australian Population ◽  
Indigenous Australian ◽  
Smoking Addiction

Smoking prevalence among Indigenous Australians far exceeds that of non-Indigenous Australians and is considered the greatest contributor to burden of disease for Indigenous Australians. The Quitline is a primary intervention for facilitating smoking cessation and, given the health implications of tobacco use, maximising its effectiveness for Indigenous Australians is imperative. However, the utilisation and effectiveness of this service within the Indigenous Australian population has not been examined. This study explores the utilisation of the South Australian Quitline by smokers identifying as Indigenous Australian. Quitline counsellors collected data regarding demographic characteristics, and smoking and quitting behaviour from Quitline callers in 2010. Results indicated that the proportion of Indigenous and non-Indigenous smokers who registered for the service was comparable. Demographic variables and smoking addiction at time of registration with the Quitline were similar for Indigenous and non-Indigenous callers. However, results indicated that Indigenous callers received significantly fewer callbacks than non-Indigenous callers and were significantly less likely to set a quit date. Significantly fewer Indigenous callers reported that they were still successfully quit at 3 months. Thus, Indigenous Australian callers may be less engaged with the Quitline and further research is required exploring whether the service could be tailored to make it more engaging for Indigenous Australians who smoke.

Smoking Prevalence trends: An analysis of smoking at pregnancy registration and at discharge from a midwife Lead Maternity Carer, 2008-2010

2014 ◽  
Vol 49 ◽  
pp. 15-20
Author(s):  
Alison Andrews ◽  
Lesley Dixon ◽  
Alison Eddy ◽  
Karen Guilliland ◽  
Lynn Fletcher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Prevalence ◽  
Prevalence Trends

scholarly journals Impact of smoke-free regulations on smoking prevalence trends in Spain

2016 ◽  
pp. ckw151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brenda B. León-Gómez ◽  
Esther Colell ◽  
Joan R. Villalbí ◽  
Gregorio Barrio ◽  
Antonia Domingo-Salvany
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Prevalence ◽  
Prevalence Trends

scholarly journals Smoking prevalence trends: An analysis of smoking at pregnancy registration and at discharge from a midwife Lead Maternity Carer, 2008 to 2010

2014 ◽  
Vol 49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alison Andrews ◽  
Lesley Dixon ◽  
Alison Eddy ◽  
Karen Guilliland ◽  
Lynn Fletcher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Prevalence ◽  
Prevalence Trends

scholarly journals Smoking prevalence trends: An analysis of smoking at pregnancy registration and at discharge from a midwife Lead Maternity Carer, 2008 to 2010

2014 ◽  
Vol 49 ◽  
pp. 17-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alison Andrews ◽  
Lesley Dixon ◽  
Alison Eddy ◽  
Karen Guilliland ◽  
Lynn Fletcher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Prevalence ◽  
Prevalence Trends

scholarly journals Smoking in Italy in 2015-2016: Prevalence, Trends, Roll-your-own Cigarettes, and Attitudes towards Incoming Regulations

2017 ◽  
Vol 103 (4) ◽  
pp. 353-359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandra Lugo ◽  
Piergiorgio Zuccaro ◽  
Roberta Pacifici ◽  
Giuseppe Gorini ◽  
Paolo Colombo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Prevalence ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Tobacco Product ◽  
Smoking Ban ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tobacco Sales ◽  
Prevalence Trends ◽  
Young Smokers ◽  
Tobacco Legislation ◽  
Cigarette Packs

Purpose In 2016, a series of selective tobacco regulations, which did not affect tobacco price, came into force in Italy. To understand how Italians accepted the new norms, we analyzed data from our 2 most recent surveys among those we annually conduct on tobacco. Methods In 2015 and 2016, we conducted 2 representative cross-sectional studies focused on the new forthcoming tobacco legislation on a total sample of 6,046 Italians aged ≥15 years. Results Overall, 21.4% of Italians (26.0% of men and 17.2% of women) were current smokers, showing a small but significant decrease in smoking prevalence since 2007 (p for trend = 0.004). No change in smoking prevalence was observed over the last decade among the young (i.e., 15-24 years; 20.1% in 2015-2016). Roll-your-own cigarettes were the most frequent tobacco product for 8.3% of adult smokers and 19.7% of young smokers. According to the attitudes of Italians towards the new regulations, 91.3% supported the smoking ban in cars in presence of minors, 90.2% a more stringent enforcement of the tobacco sales-to-minors regulation, 74.3% the introduction of shocking pictorial images on tobacco packs, and 63.2% the removal from the market of small cigarette packs, usually purchased by the young. Conclusions Smoking prevalence only marginally decreased over the last decade among adults, but did not decrease among the young. Roll-your-own tobacco is increasingly used by adults and young people. Before the entrance of the new norms, Italians largely supported them, particularly those targeting children.

Non-Fatal Deliberate Self-Harm in Three Remote Indigenous Communities in Far North Queensland, Australia

Crisis ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (6) ◽  
pp. 422-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Rouen ◽  
Alan R. Clough ◽  
Caryn West
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Indigenous Australians ◽  
Deliberate Self Harm ◽  
Health Care Center ◽  
Far North ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Self Harm

Abstract. Background: Indigenous Australians experience a suicide rate over twice that of the general population. With nonfatal deliberate self-harm (DSH) being the single most important risk factor for suicide, characterizing the incidence and repetition of DSH in this population is essential. Aims: To investigate the incidence and repetition of DSH in three remote Indigenous communities in Far North Queensland, Australia. Method: DSH presentation data at a primary health-care center in each community were analyzed over a 6-year period from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2011. Results: A DSH presentation rate of 1,638 per 100,000 population was found within the communities. Rates were higher in age groups 15–24 and 25–34, varied between communities, and were not significantly different between genders; 60% of DSH repetitions occurred within 6 months of an earlier episode. Of the 227 DSH presentations, 32% involved hanging. Limitations: This study was based on a subset of a larger dataset not specifically designed for DSH data collection and assesses the subset of the communities that presented to the primary health-care centers. Conclusion: A dedicated DSH monitoring study is required to provide a better understanding of DSH in these communities and to inform early intervention strategies.

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