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Prev Chronic Dis
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Hood, Nancy E. ; Ferketich, Amy K. ; Klein, Elizabeth G. ; Wewers, Mary Ellen ; Pirie, Phyllis
Hood, Nancy E. ; Ferketich, Amy K. ; Klein, Elizabeth G. ; Wewers, Mary Ellen ; Pirie, Phyllis Less -
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Introduction

Cessation services have been recommended to complement smoke-free policies in subsidized multiunit housing, but little is known about smoking- and cessation-related characteristics among subsidized housing tenants. This study examined smoking behaviors and cessation-related interests in a population of subsidized housing tenants.

Methods

A face-to-face survey was conducted in August to October 2011 with a probability sample of private subsidized housing lease holders in Columbus, Ohio (N = 301, 64% response rate).

Results

Almost half (47.5%) of respondents were current smokers, including smokers of cigarettes or small cigars. Smokers were less likely than nonsmokers to have health insurance and more likely to be at risk for food insecurity. Among smokers, 20.3% did not smoke daily and 35.0% smoked 5 or fewer cigarettes per day. More than half (61.3%) purchased single cigarettes in the past month, with higher rates among nondaily smokers. Most smokers intended to quit within 6 months or less (60.1%) and were interested in using nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) (65.0%). Most respondents had Medicaid but only 30.4% knew Medicaid covered cessation medications.

Conclusions

This population of subsidized housing tenants had high rates of smoking, including light smoking. Interest in NRT was high and access can be improved by increasing awareness of Medicaid coverage among clients and health care providers. However, more research is needed about scalable, evidence-based cessation strategies for low-socioeconomic status and light smokers. Strategies to address environmental factors such as availability of single cigarettes should also be considered in parallel with smoke-free policies.


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Adult
Child
Education, Medical, Continuing
Exercise
Female
Health Behavior
Humans
Logistic Models
Male
Original Research
Public Housing
Residence Characteristics
Smoking
Smoking Cessation
Socioeconomic Factors

Source:
Prev Chronic Dis. 10.
Document Type:
Journal Article
Place as Subject:
Ohio
Collection(s):
Preventing Chronic Disease
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