Drug Use, Drug Severity, and Help-Seeking Behaviors of Lesbian and Bisexual Women

Corliss, Heather L.; Grella, Christine E.; Mays, Vickie M.; Cochran, Susan D.

doi:10.1089/jwh.2006.15.556

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“…This includes hazardous drinking (McCabe, Hughes, Bostwick, West, & Boyd, 2009), illicit drug use (Corliss, Grella, Mays, & Cochran, 2006), current cigarette smoking status (Rosario et al, 2013) and now WTS. Thus, our findings illustrate a need to consider WTS among sexual minority populations for tobacco cessation efforts aimed at decreasing disparities in smoking among sexual minority populations.…”

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Waterpipe tobacco smoking among sexual minorities in the United States: Evidence from the National Adult Tobacco Survey (2012-2014)

Ortiz

Mamkherzi

Salloum

et al. 2017

Addictive Behaviors

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Objective The current study examined differences in waterpipe smoking (both lifetime and current) comparing sexual minority populations - those identifying with lesbian, gay, or bisexual identity - to their heterosexual counterparts using a nationally representative dataset. Methods The current study used pooled data from the 2012–2013 & 2013–2014 National Adult Tobacco Survey (NATS). Log-Poisson multivariable regression models were deployed to determine the prevalence of waterpipe smoking behavior among sexual minority individuals controlling for sociodemographic characteristics and stratified by current gender status. Results In fully-adjusted models assessing lifetime WTS, lesbian/gay and bisexual respondents reported higher prevalence of WTS compared to their heterosexual counterparts. This trend held true in gender-stratified models among gay men [gay men: PR 1.25, 95%CI [1.06, 1.47] and women ([lesbians: PR 1.38, 95%CI [1.12, 1.69] and bisexual women: 1.69, 95%CI [1.45, 1.97]). In fully-adjusted models assessing current WTS, lesbian/gay and bisexual respondents reported higher risk of WTS compared to their heterosexual counterparts. This trend held true in gender-stratified models, only for among gay men [gay men: PR 1.56, 95%CI [1.18, 2.05] and bisexual women: 2.38, 95%CI [1.84, 3.09]). Conclusions Among the US general adult population, sexual minorities exhibited increased prevalence of current waterpipe smoking compared to their heterosexual counterparts. This pattern is also shaped by gender and variation of sexual orientation identification (e.g., lesbian/gay vs. bisexual). This warrants development of tailored interventions aimed at decreasing waterpipe smoking among sexual minority populations.

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Waterpipe tobacco smoking among sexual minorities in the United States: Evidence from the National Adult Tobacco Survey (2012-2014)

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Mamkherzi

Salloum

et al. 2017

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“…Research demonstrates higher rates of hazardous drinking (Drabble, Midanik, & Trocki, 2005;McCabe, Hughes, Bostwick, West, & Boyd, 2009;Wilsnack et al, 2008) and illicit drug use (Corliss, Grella, Mays, & Cochran, 2006;Hillier, De Visser, Kavanagh, & McNair, 2003;Hyde, Comfort, McManus, Brown, & Howat, 2009) among SMW compared to heterosexual women. As such, in health care settings, assessment of smoking status should also include the assessment of alcohol and other illicit drug use.…”

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A Longitudinal Study of the Correlates of Persistent Smoking Among Sexual Minority Women

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Everett³

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Nicotine &Amp; Tobacco Research

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“…Sexual minority adults may suffer disproportionately from dysfunctional drug use (Cochran, Ackerman, Mays, & Ross, 2004) and substance/abuse dependence compared to heterosexuals (Meyer, 2003). Sexual minorities also experience barriers to accessing services for substance problems (Corliss, Grella, Mays, & Cochran, 2006); when they do present for treatment, they may display greater co-morbid psychopathology and substance problems than heterosexuals (Cochran & Cauce, 2006). Given that substance abuse treatment programs typically do not address the needs of lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals (Cochran, Peavy, & Robohm, 2007; Matthews & Selvidge, 2005), prevention efforts are vital.…”

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Sexual orientation and drug use in a longitudinal cohort study of U.S. adolescents

Corliss

Rosario

Wypij

et al. 2010

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Adolescents with a minority sexual orientation (e.g., lesbian, gay, bisexual) are more likely to use substances than their heterosexual peers. This study aimed to increase understanding of the development of drug use in this vulnerable population by: 1) comparing longitudinal patterns of pastyear illicit drug use (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy) and misuse of prescription drugs among minority sexual orientation youth relative to heterosexual youth and, 2) examining how sexual orientation subgroup, gender, and age relate to variation in risk of drug use. Data come from the Growing Up Today Study, a community-based cohort of adolescents who were assessed three times between 1999-2005 with self-administered questionnaires when they ranged in age from 12 to 23 years (N=12,644; 74.9% of the original cohort). Multivariable repeated measures generalized estimating equations using modified Poisson regression was used to estimate relative risks. Participants indicating their sexual orientation was mostly heterosexual, bisexual, or lesbian/gay were more likely than completely heterosexual youth to report past-year illicit drug use and misuse of prescription drugs. Gender was an important modifier; bisexual females were most likely to report Publisher's Disclaimer: This is a PDF file of an unedited manuscript that has been accepted for publication. As a service to our customers we are providing this early version of the manuscript. The manuscript will undergo copyediting, typesetting, and review of the resulting proof before it is published in its final citable form. Please note that during the production process errors may be discovered which could affect the content, and all legal disclaimers that apply to the journal pertain. ContributorsDrs. Corliss and Austin designed the study. Dr. Corliss and Ms. Wylie conducted data analysis. Dr. Wypij provided statistical consultation. All authors participated in data interpretation. Dr. Corliss wrote the first draft of the manuscript. All authors contributed to critical revisions of the manuscript for important intellectual content and have approved the final manuscript. Drs. Corliss, Austin, and Frazier obtained funding. Conflict of InterestAll authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest. NIH Public Access

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Drug Use, Drug Severity, and Help-Seeking Behaviors of Lesbian and Bisexual Women

Cited by 43 publications

References 49 publications

Waterpipe tobacco smoking among sexual minorities in the United States: Evidence from the National Adult Tobacco Survey (2012-2014)

Waterpipe tobacco smoking among sexual minorities in the United States: Evidence from the National Adult Tobacco Survey (2012-2014)

A Longitudinal Study of the Correlates of Persistent Smoking Among Sexual Minority Women

Sexual orientation and drug use in a longitudinal cohort study of U.S. adolescents

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