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Black and Minority Ethnic Communities

ASH Scotland's Tobacco and Inequalities project has targeted its work around the theme of black and ethnic minority communities.

A needs assessment was conducted, consisting of several components, to uncover the main issues and challenges surrounding the use of tobacco amongst this group and to identify priorities for action. As a result various pieces of work have been produced.

Literature review on tobacco and black and ethnic minority communities
Briefing paper on tobacco and black and ethnic minority communities (2005) (Outlining tobacco use prevalence, the effects of smoking and oral tobacco, the benefits and challenges of smoking cessation, recommendations for action)
A Mapping Exercise and Directory of Services, Resources and Training for Ethnicity, Mental Health and Older Adults
Six community based pilot projects targeting ethnic minority communities, including Gypsy and Travellers have been funded through the T&I Small Grants Programme
A PATH funded project - The Use of Tobacco and Related Substances by Ethnic Minorities: the Development of a Culturally Valid Measure, is of particular relevance to working in this field.

Also see two short briefing papers produced by the ASH Scotland Information Service:

Briefing on tobacco use and minority ethnic groups (May 2008) (doc. 996kb)

Briefing on types of tobacco used in some minority ethnic groups (May 2008) (doc. 927kb)