Grace X Ma1, Steve Shive, Yin Tan, Jamil Toubbeh. 1. Department of Health Studies, Center for ATECAR, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122-0843, USA. grace.xueqin.ma@temple.edu
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: This study examined tobacco use rates and potential predictors of use among Asian Americans residing in the Delaware Valley region. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey design was used. The sample consisted of 1174 Chinese, Koreans, Vietnamese, and Cambodians. RESULTS: Findings indicated that the mean age at initiation of tobacco use was 18.3 years. Among the respondents, 40.2% had a history of tobacco use, and 29.6% were current users. Men were more likely than women to smoke. There were significant differences between never smokers, current smokers, and ex-smokers in sex, ethnicity, educational attainment, and marital and employment status. CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest that tobacco use is still a serious public health problem among Asian Americans, especially men.
OBJECTIVES: This study examined tobacco use rates and potential predictors of use among Asian Americans residing in the Delaware Valley region. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey design was used. The sample consisted of 1174 Chinese, Koreans, Vietnamese, and Cambodians. RESULTS: Findings indicated that the mean age at initiation of tobacco use was 18.3 years. Among the respondents, 40.2% had a history of tobacco use, and 29.6% were current users. Men were more likely than women to smoke. There were significant differences between never smokers, current smokers, and ex-smokers in sex, ethnicity, educational attainment, and marital and employment status. CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest that tobacco use is still a serious public health problem among Asian Americans, especially men.
Authors: David H Chae; David T Takeuchi; Elizabeth M Barbeau; Gary G Bennett; Jane Lindsey; Nancy Krieger Journal: Am J Public Health Date: 2008-01-30 Impact factor: 9.308