Publications by authors named "Elena Rocheva"

Russia is among the top ten nations in terms of smoking prevalence. Little is known about smoking rates among Indigenous Peoples in Russia. Our aim was to assess the prevalence of tobacco and nicotine product use among Kola peninsula Sámi.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Elena Rocheva"

  • - Elena Rocheva's recent research focuses on tobacco use among Indigenous Peoples in Russia, specifically targeting the Kola Sámi in the Murmansk region.
  • - In her 2022 publication, Rocheva conducted a cross-sectional study to assess the prevalence of tobacco and nicotine product use within this community, highlighting a significant gap in existing research on smoking rates among Indigenous Peoples in Russia.
  • - The findings underscore the urgent need for tailored public health interventions and further studies to understand the cultural and health implications of tobacco use among the Kola Sámi.