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A pilot study to assess tobacco use among sexual minorities in Houston, Texas
Author(s) -
TamíMaury Irene,
Lin MiTing,
Lapham Hillary L.,
Hong Judy H.,
Cage Catherine,
Shete Sanjay,
Gritz Ellen R.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
the american journal on addictions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.997
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1521-0391
pISSN - 1055-0496
DOI - 10.1111/ajad.12244
Subject(s) - sexual orientation , lesbian , transgender , sexual minority , pride , tobacco use , environmental health , health equity , tobacco product , parade , medicine , gerontology , demography , psychology , public health , geography , social psychology , political science , population , sociology , nursing , psychoanalysis , law , archaeology
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. (Am J Addict 2015;24:391 –395)