ArticleLGBT health2017
A Qualitative Study of the Barriers to and Facilitators of Smoking Cessation Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Smokers Who Are Interested in Quitting.
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28 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Identifying the ways in which tobacco cessation interventions have been tailored for sexual and gender minority individuals: A systematic review.Journal of health psychology · 2025Pooled it
- Long-Term Smoking Cessation Outcomes for Sexual Minority Versus Nonminority Smokers in a Large Randomized Controlled Trial of Two Web-Based Interventions.Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco · 2020Trial
- Evaluation of a Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing the Effectiveness of a Culturally Targeted and Nontargeted Smoking Cessation Intervention for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Smokers.Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco · 2019Trial
- Bi+ Cisgender People's Mental Health, Smoking, and Alcohol Consumption as a Function of Their Relationship Configuration.Archives of sexual behavior · 2026Article
- A Scoping Review of Theory-Based Tobacco Control Efforts for Sexual and Gender Minority Populations.Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco · 2026Article
- A Qualitative Investigation of Nicotine and Tobacco use in Young Pregnant and Birthing Sexual Minority People.Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco · 2025Article
- Wanting to Be "Accepted and Heard": Perspectives About Cessation Messages From LGBTQ+ Individuals Who Dual Use Cigarettes and E-Cigarettes.Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco · 2025Article
- Tailored Navigation of Lung Cancer Screening and Smoking Cessation in LGBTQ+ Populations: Bridging Gaps, Building Trust.Annals of the American Thoracic Society · 2025Article
- Cigarette Smoking Motives and Stages of Change in Smoking Cessation Among Veterans: Differences by Gender and Sexual Orientation.American journal of health promotion : AJHP · 2024Article
- Do US quitsites present information related to providing services for LGBTQ individuals? An audit study.Tobacco prevention & cessation · 2024Article
- A Qualitative Examination of Tobacco Use and Smoking Cessation Among Gender Minority Adults.Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine · 2023Article
- Smoking Cessation Among Gender Minority Populations, Cis-women, and Cis-men: Findings From the International Tobacco Control Netherlands Survey.Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco · 2023Article
- Review
- Complete home smoking ban survey analysis: an opportunity to improve health equity among sexual minority adults in California, USA.BMC public health · 2022Article
- Nicotine/tobacco use disparities among transgender and gender diverse adults: Findings from wave 4 PATH data.Drug and alcohol dependence · 2022Article
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- Cancer Risk Behaviors, Cancer Beliefs, and Health Information Seeking Among Under-Represented Populations in San Francisco: Differences by Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.Health equity · 2022Article
- Differences in Quit Attempts, Successful Quits, Methods, and Motivations in a Longitudinal Cohort of Adult Tobacco Users by Sexual Orientation.Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco · 2021Article
- Smoking Protective and Risk Factors Among Transgender and Gender-Expansive Individuals (Project SPRING): Qualitative Study Using Digital Photovoice.JMIR public health and surveillance · 2021Article
- Past-year discrimination and cigarette smoking among sexual minority women: investigating racial/ethnic and sexual identity differences.Journal of behavioral medicine · 2021Article
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Abstract
purposeLesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals are significantly more likely to smoke compared with their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts. The purpose of this study was to explore barriers to and facilitators of smoking cessation readiness among LGBT smokers.
methodsThis descriptive study used a qualitative approach. Four 90-minute focus groups (eligibility criteria: age ≥21, self-identify as LGBT, current smoker, interest in quitting smoking) were conducted. Participants also completed a brief survey that measured additional demographic characteristics and smoking behaviors. Topics explored included quit experiences, attitudes and beliefs, barriers to and facilitators of cessation, and cultural factors related to smoking behaviors. Established qualitative methods were used to conduct the focus groups and data analysis.
resultsThe mean age of participants (N = 31) was 37.1 years with the majority identifying as male (58.1%). The sample group was racially diverse: 32% were African American, 39% were White, and 29% were more than one race. Interest in quitting was high (M = 9.0, range 0-10). Barriers to smoking cessation fell under the broad themes of individual-level factors, cultural factors, psychosocial factors, and access to treatment. Facilitators of smoking cessation included stage of readiness, health concerns, social stigma, a shift in social norms, financial costs, and improving dating prospects.
conclusionsInterest in smoking cessation was high in this sample of LGBT smokers and influenced by a range of facilitators. Nevertheless, several general and culturally specific barriers to smoking cessation readiness were identified. The study results have implications for future research and the development of outreach, prevention, and treatment programs.
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