LGBTQ Youth and Young Adult Perspectives on a Culturally Tailored Group Smoking Cessation Program.

摘要: Introduction The prevalence of smoking among LGBTQ youth and young adults (YYAs) is much higher than that non-LGBTQ people. current study explored YYA perceptions a culturally tailored group cessation counselling program, along with how the intervention could be improved. Methods We conducted focus groups (n = 24) 204 YYAs in Toronto Ottawa, Canada. Open-ended questions focused on their feelings, likes dislikes, concerns additional ideas for intervention. Focus transcripts were coded thematically analyzed. Results Overall, ambivalent towards concept tailored, program. Although several participants attracted to friendly social benefits such program (eg, good support system), many also had concerns. Particularly, possibility other members might trigger them smoke was frequently stated issue. noted lack motivation attend group, may inaccessible depending where when offered. Several suggestions made as ameliorate expressed issues related inaccessibility or attractiveness. Conclusions This first gain perspectives strategies identified components programs are both favored not YYAs, well make more appealing. Implications particularly relevant one most commonly offered published interventions community, yet little understood terms preferences smokers. Given disparity people compared peers, research effective this population needed. Findings from can assist practitioners researchers designing interventions.