Smoking Behaviour Among People Living with HIV and AIDS: A Sub-Group Comparison
K Babineau1, S O'Dea1, G Courtney1
1TobaccoFree Research Institute Ireland, DIT Kevin St, Focas Research Building, Camden Row, Dublin 8.
Irish Medical Journal
|September 30, 2016
Summary
Smoking rates among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) are nearly double the general population. Targeted interventions are crucial to address tobacco dependence in this vulnerable group.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- HIV/AIDS Research
Background:
- Advancements in HIV treatment improve life expectancy for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).
- Focus is shifting towards health protective behaviors, including smoking cessation, to further reduce mortality.
- Tobacco dependence remains a significant concern impacting long-term health outcomes in PLWHA.
Purpose of the Study:
- To measure current smoking behaviors among PLWHA attending an urban clinic.
- To identify prevalence rates of smoking and ex-smoking within the PLWHA population.
- To compare smoking prevalence in PLWHA with the general population and specific subgroups.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was conducted.
- Data collected from 438 individuals receiving care at an urban HIV clinic.
- Final analysis included 402 service users after data cleaning.
Main Results:
- 141 (35.0%) of PLWHA surveyed were current smokers.
- 35 (8.2%) were ex-smokers.
- Smoking prevalence among PLWHA was nearly double that of the general population in Ireland, where smoking rates are at an all-time low.
Conclusions:
- Smoking prevalence among PLWHA is significantly higher than in the general population.
- There is an urgent need for targeted tobacco dependence interventions for PLWHA.
- Lower smoking rates were observed in African migrants, particularly African-born women.
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