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ArticleHealth promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals2025

Factors associated with not smoking among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescents and young people: Analysis of data from the 2014 to 15 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Survey.

Emilie Cameron, Megan Freund, Sandra Eades, Nicole Turner, Robert Davis, Christina Heris, Jennifer Rumbel, Matthew Clapham, Jamie Bryant

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Emilie CameronHealth Behaviour Research Collaborative, School of Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7999-5017
Megan FreundHealth Behaviour Research Collaborative, School of Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6231-0536
Sandra EadesCentre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Victoria, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8629-3390
Nicole TurnerNSW Rural Doctors Network, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia.
Robert DavisHealth Behaviour Research Collaborative, School of Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia.
Christina HerisNational Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Research, National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Australian National University College of Health and Medicine, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3857-6817
Jennifer RumbelSystems Neuroscience Group, School of Psychological Sciences, Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2144-2647
Matthew ClaphamClinical Research Design, Information Technology and Statistical Support, Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3438-8862
Jamie BryantHealth Behaviour Research Collaborative, School of Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9378-5852

Funding

National Health and Medical Research Council G1801026
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

issue addressedSmoking rates have been steadily declining among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Examining the factors associated with not smoking in young people is crucial for understanding the motivations and influences that lead individuals to adopt healthy behaviours.

methodsSecondary analysis was undertaken of data collected as part of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Survey (NATSISS) 2014-15 (n = 1456). Factors associated with not smoking were explored with three multivariate regressions: (1) socio-demographic characteristics; (2) health, social and emotional factors; and (3) cultural identity characteristics.

resultsOverall, 66% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people aged 15-24 years did not smoke. Factors associated with not smoking included being younger, female, and engaged in study or employment. Those who lived with no smoking in the house, had lower illicit drug and alcohol use, and participated in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander sports carnivals were also more likely to be non-smokers.

conclusionsStudy findings reinforce the influence of social determinants on smoking behaviour. Efforts to reduce smoking among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people should focus on removing barriers to education and employment, promoting positive peer and family influences within households, taking a multi-drug approach to cessation, and considering cultural identity and its role in promoting healthy lifestyles. SO WHAT?: Understanding the protective factors associated with not smoking in young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will help with developing effective policies and initiatives to improve health outcomes.

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Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PeoplesSmokingAdolescentAge FactorsAustraliaFemaleHumansMaleSex FactorsSocioeconomic FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung Adultadolescent behaviourAustralian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoplesIndigenous peoplessmoking preventiontobacco smoking

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