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Smoking reduction strategy development and intervention among Aboriginal health workers
The goal of this participatory research project is to increase the smoking quit rates among Aboriginal Health Workers in South Australia by implementing a culturally appropriate intervention based on a holistic understanding of the determinants of smoking behaviour
Organisation or Department
University of South Australia
State
South Australia
Project Timeframe
August 2008 - August 2011
Project Activities
The project aims to conduct a survey to assess the extent and magnitude of smoking and the psychosocial factors that connect contexts to smoking behaviour among AHWs in SA.
Through interviews and focus groups we will identify factors relevant to smoking cessation and intervention delivery.
The quantitative and qualitative information will be used to develop, implement and evaluate a culturally appropriate smoking cessation intervention for AHWs in SA.
Partner Organisations
Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia
What in particular helped the project?
- Partnering with the Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia (AHCSA)
- Applying the principles of participatory research
- Taking time to go to the communities
- Being flexible in implementing the researh protocol
- Commitment from researchers and the key Aboriginal stakeholders
- Support from the Puyu Wiya Steering Committee through AHCSA
- Presence of trust and mutual respect amongst team members
Summary of Findings and Recommendations
None to report as yet
Project Evaluation
An evaluation of the smoking cessation program is planned
Project Resources and Publications
None thus far.
Contact Details
Mark Daniel
Professor, Research Chair in Social Epidemiology
Division of Health Sciences, City East Campus
University of South Australia
GPO Box 2471
Ph: 08 8302 2518
Email: mark.daniel@unisa.edu.au
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