Perceptions of Menthol Cigarettes and Reasons for Unsuccessful Quits in an African American Community Sample.
African americans
Ethnicity
Menthol
Race
Smoking
Tobacco
Journal
Journal of immigrant and minority health
ISSN: 1557-1920
Titre abrégé: J Immigr Minor Health
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101256527
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Feb 2021
Feb 2021
Historique:
pubmed:
27
5
2020
medline:
10
8
2021
entrez:
27
5
2020
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
This study aimed to better understand African Americans' perceptions of menthol tobacco and reasons for unsuccessful quit attempts among menthol smokers. A cross-sectional survey of 407 U.S.-born African American adults from Minnesota assessed menthol perceptions and experiences trying to quit menthol cigarettes. A majority of the sample (59%) was either unsure of the relative harm of menthol cigarettes or perceived that menthol cigarettes are less harmful than non-menthol cigarettes. Menthol smokers were more likely than nonsmokers to perceive that menthol makes it easier to start smoking and harder to quit, and that menthol cigarettes are marketed to African Americans more than other groups (ps < .05). Nearly half (45%) of menthol smokers who reported a failed quit attempt identified cravings as a reason why they were unsuccessful. Media campaigns and educational interventions that highlight the dangers of menthol and promote cessation resources are needed to help reduce the pernicious effects of menthol in the African American community.
Identifiants
pubmed: 32451691
doi: 10.1007/s10903-020-01028-z
pii: 10.1007/s10903-020-01028-z
doi:
Substances chimiques
Menthol
1490-04-6
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
137-144Subventions
Organisme : CDC HHS
ID : DP006005
Pays : United States
Organisme : CDC HHS
ID : DP006005
Pays : United States
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