Supports Used by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women for Their Health, including Smoking Cessation, and a Baby's Health: A Cross-Sectional Survey in New South Wales, Australia.

ABSTRACT: This study explored Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women's use of supports for their general health, for smoking cessation, and the health of babies or children, and analyzed the women's predictors for seeking types of support. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women were recruited for a cross-sectional survey in two regions of NSW N = 132. The 19-item survey questioned the likelihood that the participant would use the various supports for their health, to quit smoking, and for a baby or child's health. Logistic regression analyses were performed on N = 98 with complete data. Older participants were less likely to use Facebook or the internet for their health, or the health of a child, but were more likely to consult with health professionals. Women who had quit smoking were les

SUBMITTER: Gould GS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7660307 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature