Journal article
Smoking cessation support strategies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women of reproductive age: findings from the Which Way? study
M Kennedy, C Heris, E Barrett, J Bennett, S Maidment, C Chamberlain, P Hussein, H Longbottom, S Bacon, BG Field, B Field, F Ralph, R Maddox
Medical Journal of Australia | WILEY | Published : 2022
DOI: 10.5694/mja2.51631
Abstract
Objective: To identify smoking cessation support strategies that resonate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. Design, setting and participants: A national cross-sectional survey of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women aged 16–49 years who were smokers or ex-smokers was conducted online during the period July to October 2020. Main outcome measures: Preferred strategies, providers and locations for smoking cessation support. Results: Among a total of 428 women who participated in the survey, group-based support and holistic support were the most preferred strategies (preferred by 31.8% and 22.2% of women, respectively). Use of an Aboriginal health service was positively as..
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Awarded by National Heart Foundation of Australia
Funding Acknowledgements
Michelle Kennedy is funded by an NHMRC Early Career Fellowship, grant number 1158670. Catherine Chamberlain receives an NHMRC Career Development Fellowship, grant number 1160165. This study was funded by the National Heart Foundation Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Award, grant number 102458. The funding bodies were not involved in the conduct of this research. We acknowledge the partnering services and staff for their time and commitment to this long term project, including the Dhanggan Gudjagang team, Yerin Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health Centre, Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service, Nunyara Aboriginal Health Clinics, and Waminda - South Coast Women's Health and Welfare Aboriginal Corporation. We also acknowledge all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who contributed to this research project - thank you for sharing your experiences with us, it is our honour to privilege your voices.