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Exploring the Experiences and Perceptions of Cigar Craving and Addiction among Young Adult Black Cigar Smokers

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  • Maryam Elhabashy

    (Center for Tobacco Studies, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA)

  • Lilianna Phan

    (National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, Division of Intramural Research, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA)

  • Kristen R. Hamilton-Moseley

    (National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, Division of Intramural Research, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA)

  • Aaron Broun

    (Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052, USA)

  • Danielle A. Duarte

    (Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052, USA)

  • Aniruddh Ajith

    (School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, USA)

  • Bambi Jewett

    (National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, Division of Intramural Research, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA)

  • Erin L. Mead-Morse

    (School of Medicine, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT 06032, USA)

  • Kelvin Choi

    (National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, Division of Intramural Research, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA)

  • Julia Chen-Sankey

    (Center for Tobacco Studies, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
    School of Public Health, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA)

Abstract

Black young adults have the highest prevalence of cigar smoking in the U.S. Little is known about how this population perceives addiction to cigar smoking, which may influence long-term smoking and cessation outcomes. This study used semi-structured in-depth interviews to understand cravings, triggers, and perceived addiction from cigar smoking among a purposive sample of Black young adult cigar smokers ( N = 40; 21–29 years). An iterative process was used to develop the codebook, and thematic analysis was used to capture findings based on the products predominantly used: cigarillos, large cigars, or blunts. Results suggest that while participants may share similar types of cravings and triggers (e.g., stress) across the use of these products, predominant blunt smokers reported more unique triggers related to relieving physical discomforts. While most participants reported cigars could be addictive to people in general, only a few perceived that they themselves were addicted. Participants who predominantly smoked cigarillos reported high perceived addiction to cigars, while those who predominantly smoked blunts reported low addiction. Education messages are needed to inform young Black adult cigar smokers about the risks and health symptoms of cigar addiction. These efforts may help increase cigar cessation seeking and reduce cigar addiction-related health consequences and disparities among Black populations.

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  • Maryam Elhabashy & Lilianna Phan & Kristen R. Hamilton-Moseley & Aaron Broun & Danielle A. Duarte & Aniruddh Ajith & Bambi Jewett & Erin L. Mead-Morse & Kelvin Choi & Julia Chen-Sankey, 2022. "Exploring the Experiences and Perceptions of Cigar Craving and Addiction among Young Adult Black Cigar Smokers," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(11), pages 1-12, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:11:p:6680-:d:827963
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    1. Cullen, J. & Mowery, P. & Delnevo, C. & Allen, J.A. & Sokol, N. & Byron, M.J. & Thornton-Bullock, A., 2011. "Seven-year patterns in US cigar use epidemiology among young adults aged 18-25 years: A focus on race/ethnicity and brand," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 101(10), pages 1955-1962.
    2. Aaron Broun & Lilianna Phan & Danielle A. Duarte & Aniruddh Ajith & Bambi Jewett & Erin L. Mead-Morse & Kelvin Choi & Julia Chen-Sankey, 2022. "Physical and Sociocultural Community-Level Influences on Cigar Smoking among Black Young Adults: An In-Depth Interview Investigation," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(8), pages 1-15, April.
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