Assessing beliefs and risk perceptions on smoking and smoking cessation in immigrant Chinese adult smokers residing in Vancouver, Canada: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We aimed to conduct culturally-based participatory research to assess cultural and belief contexts for smoking behaviours within Mandarin and Cantonese communities. Outcome variables were smoking-related knowledge, smoking patterns, attitudes and beliefs, and perceived barriers and facilitators to successful cessation.

Design

A community-based approach was applied involving smokers, community key-informants and professionals in study design and implementation. Initially, focus groups were conducted and findings were used to develop study instrument. Participants responded once to study questionnaire after informed consent.

Setting

Community based in the Greater Vancouver Area, Canada.

Participants

16 Chinese smokers participated in focus groups and s

SUBMITTER: FitzGerald JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4322197 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature