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    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonary Medicine
    • Public Health
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • Asthma affects approximately 8% of U.S. adults, with smoking being a known exacerbating factor.
    • Smoking prevalence among individuals with asthma is similar to the general population.
    • Understanding demographics of asthmatic smokers attempting cessation is crucial for targeted interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify demographic characteristics associated with smoking cessation attempts among adults with asthma.
    • To inform the development of more effective smoking cessation programs for this population.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized data from the 2012 Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Asthma Call-Back Survey (ACBS).
    • Analyzed demographic variables including gender, education, race/ethnicity, and employment.
    • Correlated demographic factors with smoking cessation attempts in asthmatic adults.

    Main Results:

    • Education and race were the only statistically significant demographic predictors of smoking cessation attempts.
    • Approximately two-thirds of individuals attempting cessation had experienced an asthma episode in the past year.
    • Those attempting cessation were more likely to have sought emergency care for asthma.

    Conclusions:

    • Demographic factors like education and race play a role in smoking cessation attempts among asthma patients.
    • Recent asthma exacerbations and emergency care utilization are associated with cessation attempts.
    • Findings can guide the design of tailored smoking cessation strategies for adults with asthma.