Smoking and disadvantage

A qualitative exploration of current smoking behaviours, attitudes and beliefs among disadvantaged smokers

PIs: A. Amos (Dept. of Public Health Sciences) and Odette Parry (RUHBC)
Research Fellow: Angus Bancroft (Dept. of Public Health Sciences)

Project description

This study will build upon the existing limited qualitative research on the relationship between social deprivation and smoking. Using the 'grid method', it aims to explore a range of factors associated with smoking among men and women living in areas of social deprivation. In addressing both patterns of smoking and the meanings which smoking has for these smokers, the research will investigate the relationship between daily patterns and social contexts of smoking, environmental and financial constraints on smoking behaviour, perceived dependence and consumption, and smoking intent. By examining not only why people smoke but also what, when and where they smoke, the study will develop a more in-depth and holistic understanding of what binds disadvantaged smokers to smoking. The findings will have significant implications for health promotion programmes and policies aimed at reducing smoking among disadvantaged groups.

Further information

Contact Odette Parry, PI.