Trajectory of smoking behavior change among Chinese immigrant smokers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incidence and mortality rates of smoking-associated lung cancer are high among Chinese immigrant smokers. Coming from a country with different smoking policies, culture, and economic background than the U.S., Chinese smokers may change their smoking behaviors after immigrating to the U.S.

Objectives

This study aims to explore the trajectory of smoking behavior change among Chinese immigrant smokers migrating to the U.S.

Methods

This qualitative study was guided by the Grounded theory. Semi-structured intensive individual interviews were conducted among 10 eligible participants. A purposive theoretical sampling method was used to recruit participants through a website. Individual interviews were conducted online, via telephone, or in-person in Mandarin.

SUBMITTER: Lei F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7853480 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature