Examining Trends of Cigarette Smoking Amongst Syrian Refugees During Their First Two Years in Canada
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
Publication Date
6-1-2021
Volume
23
Issue
3
First Page
640
Last Page
645
Keywords
Canada, Cigarette smoking, Health care providers, Refugees
DOI
10.1007/s10903-021-01153-3
ISSN
15571912
Abstract
This brief report explored trends of cigarette smoking among Syrian newcomers in the first two years of resettlement in Canada. 1794 adult Syrian refugees were surveyed about their physical and mental health, and smoking behaviours. Results were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Wilcoxon signed-rank tests, and logistic regressions. Almost 27% of the sample reported cigarette smoking (50% light smokers and 50% moderate/heavy smokers). Light smokers increased and moderate/heavy smokers decreased in the number of cigarettes smoked from year 1 to year 2. Moderate/heavy smokers were more likely to be male and reported higher post-traumatic stress scores, while light smokers reported higher depression scores. Only 14.3% of smokers recalled receiving advice from health care providers in Canada regarding their smoking habits. Healthcare providers should provide tailored advice to everyone who is an active smoker with a specific emphasis on those who have concurrent health issues.
E-ISSN
15571920
PubMed ID
33570700
Recommended Citation
Oda, Anna; Beukeboom, Carolyn; Bridekirk, Jonathan; Bayoumi, Ahmed; Hynie, Michaela; Al Mhamied, Adnan; Hamidian, Arman; Issa, Anas; Kuo, Ben C.H.; Agic, Branka; Ahmad, Farah; Hyndman, Jennifer; Hanley, Jill; Rummens, Joanna Anneke; Qasim, Kashmala; Sherrell, Kathy; McKenzie, Kwame; Saad, Lana; Abdullah, Lina; Khalaf, Mahi; Diaz, Marcela; Massijeh, May; Awwad, Mona; and Arya, Neil. (2021). Examining Trends of Cigarette Smoking Amongst Syrian Refugees During Their First Two Years in Canada. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 23 (3), 640-645.
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