Living in a rural area

Having a low socioeconomic status

Being a member of a racial or ethnic minority group

All of the above

Smoking

Using indoor fireplaces or stoves for heating

Living in crowded housing

All of the above

Believing that smoking is not harmful

Believing that indoor air pollution is not a problem

Believing that respiratory diseases are caused by evil spirits

All of the above

Living in a healthy environment

Having a healthy lifestyle

Having access to quality healthcare

All of the above

Eating a healthy diet

Getting regular exercise

Avoiding smoking

All of the above

Believing that smoking is harmful

Believing that indoor air pollution is a problem

Believing that respiratory diseases are caused by bacteria or viruses

All of the above

By educating people about the health risks of cultural practices that increase the risk of respiratory disease

By providing culturally sensitive healthcare services

By working with community leaders to promote healthy cultural practices

All of the above

Cultural beliefs and practices are often deeply ingrained and difficult to change

There is a lack of culturally sensitive healthcare services

There is a lack of funding for programs to address cultural factors that influence respiratory health

All of the above

Reduced rates of respiratory disease

Improved quality of life for people with respiratory disease

Reduced healthcare costs

All of the above

Learn about the health risks of cultural practices that increase the risk of respiratory disease

Talk to their healthcare provider about their cultural beliefs and practices

Make changes to their lifestyle and environment to reduce their risk of respiratory disease

All of the above

Provide culturally sensitive healthcare services

Educate patients about the health risks of cultural practices that increase the risk of respiratory disease

Work with community leaders to promote healthy cultural practices

All of the above

Fund programs to address cultural factors that influence respiratory health

Develop policies that promote healthy cultural practices

Work with community leaders to address cultural factors that influence respiratory health

All of the above

Promote healthy cultural practices

Work with healthcare providers to provide culturally sensitive healthcare services

Work with policymakers to develop policies that promote healthy cultural practices

All of the above

Education can help people to learn about the health risks of cultural practices that increase the risk of respiratory disease

Education can help people to develop the skills they need to make healthy changes to their lifestyle and environment

Education can help to change cultural beliefs and practices that increase the risk of respiratory disease

All of the above

Research can help to identify cultural factors that increase the risk of respiratory disease

Research can help to develop effective interventions to address cultural factors that influence respiratory health

Research can help to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to address cultural factors that influence respiratory health

All of the above