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

Irene Tamí-Maury; Mi Ting Lin; Hillary L. Lapham; Judy H. Hong; Catherine Cage; Sanjay Shete; Ellen R. Gritz

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

Irene Tamí-Maury, Mi Ting Lin, Hillary L. Lapham, Judy H. Hong, Catherine Cage, Sanjay Shete, Ellen R. Gritz

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	391-395
Number of pages	5
Journal	American Journal on Addictions
Volume	24
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/ajad.12244
State	Published - Aug 1 2015

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