Evaluation of smoking cessation behaviors and interventions among Latino smokers at low-income clinics in a US–Mexico border county

Sias, Jeri J.; Urquidi, Ulysses J.; Bristow, Zuzanne M.; Rodríguez, José Carlos; Ortiz, Melchor

doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2007.09.022

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“…Alternatively, it is possible that Hispanic boys and girls initiate smoking for different reasons. Sias et al (2008) reported that women smoked when they felt anxious or worried, could not sleep, or wanted to feel thinner. Men were reported to smoke when drinking alcohol.…”

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Acculturation, Gender, Depression, and Cigarette Smoking Among U.S. Hispanic Youth: The Mediating Role of Perceived Discrimination

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et al. 2011

J Youth Adolescence

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Hispanic youth are at risk for experiencing depressive symptoms and smoking cigarettes, and risk for depressive symptoms and cigarette use increase as Hispanic youth acculturate to U.S. culture. The mechanism by which acculturation leads to symptoms of depression and cigarette smoking is not well understood. The present study examined whether perceived discrimination explained the associations of acculturation with depressive symptoms and cigarette smoking among 1,124 Hispanic youth (54% female). Youth in Southern California completed surveys in 9th–11th grade. Separate analyses by gender showed that perceived discrimination explained the relationship between acculturation and depressive symptoms for girls only. There was also evidence that discrimination explained the relationship between acculturation and cigarette smoking among girls, but the effect was only marginally significant. Acculturation was associated with depressive symptoms and smoking among girls only. Perceived discrimination predicted depressive symptoms in both genders, and discrimination was positively associated with cigarette smoking for girls but not boys. These results support the notion that, although Hispanic boys and girls experience acculturation and discrimination, their mental health and smoking behaviors are differentially affected by these experiences. Moreover, the results indicate that acculturation, gender, and discrimination are important factors to consider when addressing Hispanic youth’s mental health and substance use behaviors.

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Acculturation, Gender, Depression, and Cigarette Smoking Among U.S. Hispanic Youth: The Mediating Role of Perceived Discrimination

Lorenzo‐Blanco

Unger

Ritt-Olson

et al. 2011

J Youth Adolescence

106

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“…US-based research largely comprised small studies recruiting smokers from low-income neighbourhoods or health services aimed at low-income groups, often including a high proportion of ethnic minorities. Several targeted cessation trials in the USA86 88 89 92 and one in Australia93 reported relatively high quit rates, although these studies were generally small (100 participants or fewer). Two larger studies87 91 targeted ‘disadvantaged’ communities but attracted smokers with a range of SES; both reported greater success among high-SES individuals 91 87…”

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Impact of tobacco control interventions on socioeconomic inequalities in smoking: review of the evidence

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“…Other low income countries placed a high priority on HCW involvement in their tobacco control efforts 1 (Ferry et al, 2006; Kenkel & Chen, 2000). In a US-based study Sias and colleagues (Sias, Urquidi, Bristow, Rodriguez and Ortiz, 2008) noted that 71% of Latino participants in a tobacco cessation initiative cited advice from physicians as one of their three top motivators.…”

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Health Care Workers in the Dominican Republic: Self-Perceived Role in Smoking Cessation

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A Dominican Republic (DR) based multi-community trial of smoking cessation viewed health care workers (HCWs) as potential interventionists. Effectively engaging them, requires a clear understanding of their attitudes and practices regarding smoking. A Rapid Assessment Procedure, conducted among HCWs in six economically disadvantaged communities, included physicians, nurses, other health professionals, paraprofessionals and lay workers. Attitudes and practices about smoking were consistent across the 82 HCWs and mostly reflected community views. HCWs lacked proactiveness related to smoking cessation and had a limited view of their role, attributing clients’ quitting successes to personal will. Prior cessation training was limited although interest was generally high. Material resources about smoking cessation were virtually absent. DR HCWs’ views represented features both distinct from and common to HCWs elsewhere. Any intervention with HCWs must first raise awareness before addressing their role in smoking cessation, discussing implementation barriers and include training and materials about risks and effective interventions.

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Evaluation of smoking cessation behaviors and interventions among Latino smokers at low-income clinics in a US–Mexico border county

Cited by 14 publications

References 8 publications

Acculturation, Gender, Depression, and Cigarette Smoking Among U.S. Hispanic Youth: The Mediating Role of Perceived Discrimination

Acculturation, Gender, Depression, and Cigarette Smoking Among U.S. Hispanic Youth: The Mediating Role of Perceived Discrimination

Impact of tobacco control interventions on socioeconomic inequalities in smoking: review of the evidence

Health Care Workers in the Dominican Republic: Self-Perceived Role in Smoking Cessation

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