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Exploring Transgender and Gender Diverse Young Adult Tobacco Use
Josephine T Hinds1, Sherman Chow2, Alexandra Loukas2
1Steve Hicks School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA.
Journal of Homosexuality
|August 9, 2021
Summary
Transgender and gender diverse young adults smoke for unique reasons tied to identity, including stress and social factors. Culturally relevant interventions are needed to address tobacco use in these communities.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Psychology
Background:
- Limited understanding of tobacco use among transgender and gender diverse (TGD) young adults.
- Existing research primarily focuses on prevalence and comparisons to cisgender populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the reasons and contexts behind tobacco product use in TGD young adults.
- To identify unique stressors and identity-related factors influencing TGD tobacco consumption.
Main Methods:
- Conducted 25 one-on-one semi-structured qualitative interviews with TGD young adults in 2018.
- Employed thematic analysis to identify patterns in reported tobacco use behaviors and motivations.
Main Results:
- Identified four key themes: smoking in response to anxiety/depression/stress, social smoking, accepting smoking norms, and appealing aspects of tobacco.
- The first three themes were specifically linked to TGD identity, highlighting unique stressors.
- Cigarette smoking was frequently reported as a coping mechanism for TGD-specific stressors.
Conclusions:
- TGD young adults' tobacco use is influenced by unique identity-related stressors.
- Developing culturally relevant interventions is crucial to reduce tobacco use disparities in TGD communities.
- Addressing mental health and social factors is key for effective tobacco cessation programs for TGD individuals.
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