A randomised controlled trial of a family tobacco control program to reduce respiratory illness in Indigenous infants [ 2009 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof David Thomas (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Catherine Segan ,  Dr Vanessa Johnston ,  Prof Anne Chang ,  Prof Ngiare Brown

Brief description Over 60% of Indigenous children live in households with one or more regular smokers, where they are exposed to high levels of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS). ETS is a significant and preventable cause of respiratory illness. The aim of this research project is to test whether a family-based program about ETS smoke will reduce the number of clinic presentations of infants for respiratory illness. If successful, it has the potential to improve the health of Indigenous children across Australia.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,157,688.73

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant