Literature DB >> 26009978

A pilot study to assess tobacco use among sexual minorities in Houston, Texas.

Irene Tamí-Maury1, Mi-Ting Lin1,2, Hillary L Lapham2, Judy H Hong1, Catherine Cage3, Sanjay Shete4, Ellen R Gritz1.   

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: To assess tobacco use among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals from the 2014 Houston Pride Parade and Festival in Houston, Texas (TX).
METHODS: Cross-sectional study using convenience sample of LGBT individuals (n = 99) examining tobacco use, sexual orientation, and other socio-demographic factors through survey participation.
RESULTS: Findings showed a high prevalence of tobacco and electronic cigarettes use. White LGBT individuals had greater odds of using any type of tobacco product. DISCUSSION AND
CONCLUSIONS: Despite a high smoking prevalence among the surveyed LGBT individuals, this study sample did not identify tobacco use as a health issue. SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE: Supports the need for further investigation on tobacco-related disparities among LGBT individuals in Houston, TX. © American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry.

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Year:  2015        PMID: 26009978      PMCID: PMC4516602          DOI: 10.1111/ajad.12244

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Am J Addict        ISSN: 1055-0496


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