A qualitative study of smoking within a Western Sydney Arabic-speaking community: a focus on men in the context of their families

Health Promotion Journal of Australia : Official Journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals
Anastasia PhillipsChristine Newman

Abstract

Smoking rates are high among Arabic-speaking populations, particularly men, and there is limited evidence to formulate effective tobacco-control strategies in this group. This study explored smoking within an Arabic-speaking community in Sydney, focusing on men's smoking in the context of their families. We conducted six focus groups with a total of 60 Arabic-speaking participants recruited through health workers, counsellors and community leaders in Western Sydney, Australia. The focus groups, conducted in Arabic or English, discussed smoking experiences, family issues and quit attempts. Focus group data were recorded, transcribed and analysed for emerging themes. Male smoking was normalised in home, social and religious settings. There was concern about children's exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), but less concern for adults, particularly wives. Smoking created conflict within families and quit attempts were often made without assistance. There was a lack of enthusiasm for telephone support services with participants suggesting free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and programs in religious settings as potential strategies. Smoking is normalised in Arabic-speaking society and is socially acceptable. Strategies ...Continue Reading

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