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Abstract P087: Use of Tobacco Products Among LGBTQ: Results From 2016 Surveys & Focus Groups

Abstract P087: Use of Tobacco Products Among LGBTQ: Results From 2016 Surveys & Focus Groups

Authors :
Thanh Huyen T. Vu
Patricia Salazar-Mitchell
Thomas J. Payne
Venoncia Bates-Ambrus
Erika Murillo
Samantha R Seale
Victoria Okhomina
Anshula Kesh
Joy L. Hart
Robyn L. Landry
Kandi L. Walker
Mario Sims
Rose Marie Robertson
Aida L. Giachello
Sarah Langdon
Carlos J. Rodriguez
Elena L. Navas-Nacher
Allison Groom
Source :
Circulation. 135
Publication Year :
2017
Publisher :
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), 2017.

Abstract

Background: Cigarette smoking has been reported to be high among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Queer (LGBTQ) populations. However, in-depth information on perception, knowledge, attitudes and behaviors, is limited. Methods: We analyzed 2016 data from the AHA-Tobacco Regulatory Addiction Center (A-TRAC) study on multi-ethnic LGBTQ groups living primarily in Chicago and New York City, ages 18-64, smokers and non-smokers. Twenty-nine focus groups and 99 individual surveys were conducted to obtain socio-demographic-economic characteristic and in-depth information on tobacco use, including cigarette smoking. Atlas.ti and SAS 9.4 were used for data analyses. Results: Of 99 participants, 58.8% of LGBTQ individuals reported smoking 100+ cigarettes during their life time; 49.5% (n=49) reported current cigarette smoking; and 17% reported frequent or occasional use of e-cigarette, e-hookah and/or other types of vaping. Age (25+) and low household income ( Conclusions: Cigarette smoking was high among the LGBTQ individuals in our sample and they seems unlikely to quit. Social stressors appear to be a strong contributing factor. Educational efforts and culturally appropriate messages to this population, are critical.

Details

ISSN :
15244539 and 00097322
Volume :
135
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Circulation
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........6db84d90cb66487b5b056a1547dd9a2b
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1161/circ.135.suppl_1.p087