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Sexual orientation and women's smoking
Tonda L Hughes1, Kristin M Jacobson
1College of Nursing, FAAN University of Illinois at Chicago, 845 S. Damen Avenue, Room 956-M/C 802, Chicago, IL 60612, USA. thughes@uic.edu
Current Women'S Health Reports
|May 8, 2003
Summary
Lesbians smoke more than heterosexual women, according to health surveys. This review examines potential risk factors and implications for smoking prevention among lesbian and bisexual women.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Sociology of Health
Background:
- Limited research exists on smoking among lesbian and bisexual women.
- Existing health surveys indicate higher smoking rates in lesbians compared to heterosexual women.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review literature on smoking among lesbians and bisexual women.
- To identify potential risk factors for smoking in this population.
- To discuss implications for future research and interventions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on sexual orientation and health, lesbian health, and women and smoking.
- Analysis of findings from health surveys reporting current smoking rates.
Main Results:
- No studies specifically focused on smoking among lesbians or bisexual women were found.
- Health surveys suggest lesbians have higher smoking prevalence than heterosexual women.
Conclusions:
- Further research is needed to understand smoking behaviors in lesbian and bisexual women.
- Targeted prevention and intervention strategies are crucial for this demographic.