Smokefree leadership among the YolÅu peoples of East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory: a qualitative study.
Glob Health Promot
; 27(2): 100-108, 2020 Jun.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-31232171
ABSTRACT
This qualitative study examined smokefree leadership among the YolÅu people, Indigenous landowners of East Arnhem Land. Despite disproportionately high smoking prevalence, the study found that most people enacted smokefree leadership within families and communities. While there was broad concern about not impinging on the autonomy of others, Indigenous health workers regularly advised clients, family and community members to quit smoking. This followed a general belief that the issue of smoking was best raised by health workers, rather than traditional leaders. Protecting children from second-hand smoke and preventing smoking initiation was important to all participants irrespective of their smoking status. An enduring and highly valued cultural connection to Åarali' (tobacco) remains an essential part of the sacred practices of the funeral ceremony, an important and unique social utility. The study found consensus among participants that this would not change. Navigating traditional connections to Åarali' in a context where most people are still addicted to commercial tobacco is challenging and requires respectful and culturally compelling approaches. Tobacco control initiatives with the YolÅu should therefore utilise existing smokefree leaders within the social context in which Åarali' is valued and used, an approach that may resonate with other Indigenous Australian nations and communities.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Contexto en salud:
2_ODS3
Problema de salud:
2_quimicos_contaminacion
Asunto principal:
Contaminación por Humo de Tabaco
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Cese del Hábito de Fumar
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Personal de Salud
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Uso de Tabaco
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
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Prevalence_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
Oceania
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Glob Health Promot
Asunto de la revista:
EDUCACAO
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SAUDE PUBLICA
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Australia