Predictors of Readiness to Quit Among a Diverse Sample of Sexual Minority Male Smokers

摘要: Introduction: Readiness to quit smoking - a pattern of attitudes, intentions, and behaviors that reflect likelihood engaging in cessation activities—is useful heuristic for understanding disparities based on sexual orientation. This study examined demographic, tobacco-use patterns, psychosocial cognitive factors associated with readiness among gay bisexual male smokers. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted as part larger Tobacco Elimination Control Collaboration (Q-TECC) initiative the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) community. measured by composite score created from four variables (motivation quit, importance quitting, plan confidence quitting) (alpha=.87, M=3.42, SD=.96, range 1-5). Results: The minority smokers sample ( N=208; M=33 years) were racially/ethnically diverse. Latino men had significantly lower levels compared African American White men. Hierarchical linear regression analyses performed explore relative contributions sociodemographic, Quit. In final model, following scores: ethnicity, fewer attempts, positive expectancies beneficial effects smoking, perceived an important LGBT health issue. None quit. Discussion: scores largely predicted modifiable behaviors, expectancies. Study findings have implications improving outreach awareness development effective treatment approaches.