Journal article
The effect of pack warning labels on quitting and related thoughts and behaviors in a national cohort of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Smokers
A Nicholson, R Borland, P Bennet, M Davey, J Sarin, A Van der Sterren, M Stevens, D Thomas
Nicotine and Tobacco Research | OXFORD UNIV PRESS | Published : 2017
DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntw396
Abstract
Introduction: The high prevalence of smoking among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia (39%) contributes substantially to health inequalities. This study assesses the impact of warning labels on quitting and related thoughts and behaviors for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander smokers. Methods: Participants were recruited from communities served by 34 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and communities in the Torres Strait, Australia, using quota sampling. A cohort of 642 daily/weekly smokers completed relevant questions at baseline (April 2012-October 2013) and follow-up (August 2013-August 2014). Results: We considered three baseline predictor variables..
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Funding Acknowledgements
The project was funded by the Australian Government Department of Health. MS is supported by a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC; GNT1070357) fellowship, and AN was supported by an NHMRC Post-Graduate Scholarship (GNT1038826) and a Sidney Myer Health Scholarship. The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not reflect the views of funding bodies.