Smoking Behavior of Puerto Rican Women: Evidence from Caretakers of Adolescents in Two Urban Areas.

Smith, Kevin W.; McGraw, Sarah A.

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ERIC Number: EJ463053

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1993

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Smoking Behavior of Puerto Rican Women: Evidence from Caretakers of Adolescents in Two Urban Areas.

Smith, Kevin W.; McGraw, Sarah A.

Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, v15 n1 p140-49 Feb 1993

Among 1,208 Puerto Rican women in Boston and Hartford responsible for adolescents, the age-adjusted prevalence of current smokers was 29.4%, higher than rates for all adult women. Nonsmoking status was associated with higher educational attainment, presence of a spouse or partner, and regular church attendance. (SV)

Descriptors: Acculturation, Child Caregivers, Educational Attainment, Family Characteristics, Females, Hispanic Americans, Mothers, Puerto Ricans, Religion, Smoking

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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