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Results from a Community-Based Smoking Cessation Treatment Program for LGBT Smokers
Joint Authors
Cesario, John A.
Tasker, Timothy B.
Li, Chien-Ching
Matthews, Alicia K.
Kuhns, Lisa M.
Source
Journal of Environmental and Public Health
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-06-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Little is known about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people’s response to smoking cessation interventions.
This descriptive study examined the benefits of a community-based, culturally tailored smoking cessation treatment program for LGBT smokers.
Methods.
A total of N=198 LGBT individuals recruited from clinical practice and community outreach participated in group-based treatment.
Sessions were based on the American Lung Association’s “Freedom from Smoking Program” (ALA-FFS) and were tailored to LGBT smokers’ needs.
Seven-day smoking point prevalence abstinence served as the primary outcome.
Results.
Participants (M age = 40.5) were mostly White (70.4%) and male (60.5%) and had at least a college degree (58.4%).
Forty-four percent scored in the moderate range on the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence pretreatment, and 42.4% completed treatment (≥75% sessions).
Higher educational attainment and use of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) were associated with treatment completion.
Self-reported quit rates were 32.3% at posttreatment assessment.
Treatment attendance (OR = 2.45), use of NRT (OR = 4.24), and lower nicotine dependency (OR = 0.73) were positively associated with quitting smoking.
Conclusions.
Results suggest the benefits of offering LGBT smokers culturally tailored smoking cessation treatments.
Future research could improve outcomes by encouraging treatment attendance and promoting NRT uptake.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Matthews, Alicia K.& Li, Chien-Ching& Kuhns, Lisa M.& Tasker, Timothy B.& Cesario, John A.. 2013. Results from a Community-Based Smoking Cessation Treatment Program for LGBT Smokers. Journal of Environmental and Public Health،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-513600
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Matthews, Alicia K.…[et al.]. Results from a Community-Based Smoking Cessation Treatment Program for LGBT Smokers. Journal of Environmental and Public Health No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-513600
American Medical Association (AMA)
Matthews, Alicia K.& Li, Chien-Ching& Kuhns, Lisa M.& Tasker, Timothy B.& Cesario, John A.. Results from a Community-Based Smoking Cessation Treatment Program for LGBT Smokers. Journal of Environmental and Public Health. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-513600
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-513600