American Indian Persons' Perspectives on Various Smoking Cessation Aids and Approaches: A Community-Engaged Qualitative Research Study.

IF 3 2区医学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Nicotine & Tobacco Research Pub Date : 2025-03-20 DOI:10.1093/ntr/ntaf032

Dana Mowls Carroll, Julie Ntegeye, Lou Moerner, Claradina Soto, Dorothy Hatsukami, Antony Stately, Dylan Jennings, Wyatt Pickner

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Abstract

Introduction: Increasing smoking cessation among American Indian (AI) persons is a critical equity goal.

Aims and methods: During 2022, AI persons (N = 46) were interviewed on perceptions of existing and novel cessation approaches. Intention to use each approach was assessed and questions started with "cold turkey" and then queried about the following: nicotine patches, gum, lozenges (NRT); prescription medications; plant-based medications; personalized medicine; e-cigarettes; and nicotine reduction standard (NRS).

Results: Perspectives informed the identification of six crosscutting themes which were (a) environmental constraints, (b) addictiveness and side effects, (c) effectiveness of approach, (d) interpersonal influence, (e) duration or requirements of approach, and (f) novelty. Plant-based medications were viewed as natural, less likely to cause side effects, and aligned with AI cultures. Regarding NRT, many participants talked about positive word-of-mouth but noted concerns about effectiveness, side effects, and price. Regarding personalized medicine, many indicated curiosity, but some noted it would delay treatment and was too extreme to share a sample. Common perspectives for cold turkey were its drug-free nature and cost savings, but some noted it does not address cravings. Regarding the NRS, many were supportive, although some were concerned with compensatory smoking and what else remains in the cigarettes.

Conclusions: Themes translated to the greatest proportion of participants stating they would use plant-based medications followed by NRT and personalized medicine. Fewer participants reported intent to use prescription medications and e-cigarettes which reflect greater concerns with these approaches.

Implications: Results can inform tribal and other public health programming and communication efforts to increase smoking cessation among AI persons and help drive down disparities.

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Nicotine & Tobacco Research 医学-公共卫生、环境卫生与职业卫生

CiteScore

8.10

自引率

10.60%

发文量

268

审稿时长

3-8 weeks

期刊介绍： Nicotine & Tobacco Research is one of the world''s few peer-reviewed journals devoted exclusively to the study of nicotine and tobacco. It aims to provide a forum for empirical findings, critical reviews, and conceptual papers on the many aspects of nicotine and tobacco, including research from the biobehavioral, neurobiological, molecular biologic, epidemiological, prevention, and treatment arenas. Along with manuscripts from each of the areas mentioned above, the editors encourage submissions that are integrative in nature and that cross traditional disciplinary boundaries. The journal is sponsored by the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT). It publishes twelve times a year.