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Urban Indians' smoking patterns and interest in quitting
H A Lando1, K M Johnson, R P Graham-Tomasi
1Division of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55454-1015.
Public Health Reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974)
|May 1, 1992
Summary
Urban American Indians show moderate interest in quitting smoking, similar to the general population. These findings support targeted smoking cessation programs for this demographic.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
- Health Disparities
Background:
- Limited research exists on smoking patterns among urban American Indians.
- Previous studies primarily focused on rural reservation populations.
- Understanding urban American Indian smoking behaviors is crucial for effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate smoking patterns and cessation interest in urban American Indians.
- To compare smoking behaviors with the general U.S. population.
- To inform the development of culturally relevant smoking cessation programs.
Main Methods:
- Personal interviews conducted with patients at Urban Indian Health Clinics.
- Convenience sample of 419 current smokers and 173 ex-smokers across four diverse U.S. sites.
- Data collected on smoking consumption, quit attempts, motivations, and confidence.
Main Results:
- Current smokers consumed a median of 11 cigarettes daily.
- Smokers reported moderate desire (5.97/10) and confidence (5.56/10) to quit.
- Quit-ratio was 29.7%, lower than the general U.S. population (45%).
- Relapse reasons included craving, social situations, stress; quitting reasons included health concerns and respiratory issues.
Conclusions:
- Urban American Indians exhibit similar quitting interest and motivations as the general population.
- Smoking cessation is a viable priority for urban American Indians.
- Systematic, targeted interventions can effectively encourage smoking cessation in this group.