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Alternative Title:
Prev Chronic Dis
Publisher's site:
http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd14.160549
Personal Author:
Hughes, Suzanne C. ; Corcos, Isabel ; Hovell, Melbourne ; Hofstetter, C. Richard
Hughes, Suzanne C. ; Corcos, Isabel ; Hovell, Melbourne ; Hofstetter, C. Richard Less -
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Introduction

Interventions are needed to prevent exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS), which persists in certain immigrant enclaves, including Koreans in the United States. A faith-based and culturally acceptable intervention was developed and pilot tested in collaboration with Korean churches to address SHS exposure among people of Korean descent.

Methods

A pilot cluster randomized intervention trial was conducted with 11 Korean churches in southern California and 75 Korean adults who were exposed to SHS. Study participants received a multicomponent intervention, which consisted of motivational interviewing by telephone and educational materials tailored with related biblical messages; the intervention was bolstered by church-based group activities and environmental cues. The control group received the same type and frequency of intervention components, but the components related only to fruit and vegetable consumption. Data were collected on the feasibility of the intervention and study procedures. SHS exposure and awareness and knowledge of SHS exposure were assessed by telephone interviews at baseline and follow-up.

Results

At follow-up, a larger percentage of the intervention group than the control group reported correct SHS knowledge and disapproval of SHS. The intervention group’s SHS exposure was reduced by 8.5 cigarettes per week (vs a reduction of 1 cigarette per week among the control group).

Conclusions

Initial findings are promising for improving knowledge, attitudes, and protective behaviors surrounding SHS exposure. Results suggest that a faith-based intervention for Korean Americans who are exposed to SHS is feasible, acceptable, and potentially effective in reducing their exposure to SHS.


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Air Pollution, Indoor
Asian Americans
Faith-Based Organizations
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Pilot Projects
Tobacco Smoke Pollution/prevention & Control

Source:
Prev Chronic Dis. 14.
Pubmed ID:
28231041
Pubmed Central ID:
PMC5325467
Document Type:
Journal Article
Collection(s):
Preventing Chronic Disease
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urn:sha256:863bcc01d54c44bf1709db1a2631557c3ca6cf28dfc5e76612a3aec226dd3dac
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