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Journal article
Developing novel smoking cessation resources for Aboriginal people who smoke tobacco and their healthcare providers: a mixed methods study
BMC health services research, Vol.25(1), pp.1-11
28/11/2025
PMID: 41316175
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Abstract
Introduction: Many health professionals (HPs) are reluctant to offer smoking cessation advice to Aboriginal Australians who smoke; suggesting a need for better education to improve HP skills and knowledge to increase confidence. Previous studies exploring culturally relevant smoking cessation training for HPs have been effective among HPs working with Aboriginal Australians. Thus, identifying mechanisms to increase accessibility of these programs is an important public health issue. Augmented reality (AR) has the potential to enhance digital health interventions, and is effective and acceptable across a range of fields. Under the guidance of an Aboriginal advisory group, two sets of resources were developed; i) patient education and cessation resources for use by Aboriginal people who smoke, and ii) HP resources providing brief education to support Aboriginal patients who smoke. The aim of this study was to explore the acceptability of, and iteratively co-design these resources with HPs through qualitative
interviews and questionnaires.
Methods: HPs were recruited from two South Australian public hospitals between August 2020 and June 2021. One-on-one interviews were conducted with n=18 HPs, with transcripts coded using the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability (TFA).
Results: Participants found that the AR-embedded patient resources provided engaging and relatable quit smoking support. The HP resources based on brief counselling techniques were considered a helpful reminder to prompt a smoking cessation conversation with Aboriginal patients.
Conclusion: These resources were considered acceptable by HPs who treat Aboriginal Australians who smoke, and may serve as a useful adjunct to HP training sessions.
Details
- Title
- Developing novel smoking cessation resources for Aboriginal people who smoke tobacco and their healthcare providers: a mixed methods study
- Creators
- Kelsey Sharrad - University of South AustraliaSasha Stewart - University of South AustraliaNick Marlow - University of South AustraliaAlyson J Crozier - University of South AustraliaIan Gwilt - University of South AustraliaAdrian Esterman - University of South AustraliaGillian Gould - Southern Cross UniversityAntony Veale - Queen Elizabeth HospitalAlwin Chong - Lowitja InstituteHaydyn Bromley - Bookabee Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, AustraliaKristin Carson-Chahhoud - University of South Australia
- Publication Details
- BMC health services research, Vol.25(1), pp.1-11
- Publisher
- BMC
- Grant note
- This work was funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council (GNT1108309); the University of South Australia, Research Themes Investment Scheme; and a co-funded PhD scholarship from the University of Adelaide and Houd Research Group.
- Identifiers
- 991013332221502368
- Copyright
- © The Author(s) 2025.
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article