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Respiratory health in adolescents

Abstract

In Taiwan, smoking prevalence rate has substantial declined in adults but not in adolescents. Reference group theory, modified Q methodology and cart sorting were adapted to this study design so as to explore the main reference group and influence adolescent smoking most.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Han-Yi Tsai, MS and Tzu-I Tsai, PhD

Sigma Membership

Lambda Beta at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan

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Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

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Keywords:

Adolescent Smoking, Reference Groups, Social Influences

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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The application of reference group theory in Chinese adolescent smoking

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

In Taiwan, smoking prevalence rate has substantial declined in adults but not in adolescents. Reference group theory, modified Q methodology and cart sorting were adapted to this study design so as to explore the main reference group and influence adolescent smoking most.