Racial/ethnic group comparisons of quit ratios and prevalences of cessation-related factors among adults who smoke with a quit attempt.

Introduction:
This text provides a summary of a research study examining the relationship between certain factors and the likelihood of smoking cessation among different racial and ethnic groups. The study uses data from the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study and includes a nationally representative sample of adults in the United States.

Key Points:

* The study found that certain factors, such as the use of cessation medications and counseling, were associated with an increased likelihood of smoking cessation.
* The study also found that there were differences in the prevalence of these factors among different racial and ethnic groups.
* The study controlled for various confounding variables, such as age, gender, and education level, in order to isolate the effects of the factors of interest.
* The study used a large, nationally representative sample, which increases the generalizability of the findings.
* The study found that some racial and ethnic groups, such as African Americans and American Indians/Alaska Natives, had lower quit ratios and were less likely to use cessation medications and counseling.
* The study also found that some groups, such as Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Spanish origin adults, had higher quit ratios and were more likely to use cessation medications and counseling.
* The study suggests that targeted interventions and policies may be necessary in order to reduce smoking-related disparities among different racial and ethnic groups.

Main Message:
The study highlights the importance of addressing smoking-related disparities among different racial and ethnic groups. In order to do so, it is necessary to understand the factors that are associated with smoking cessation and the differences in the prevalence of these factors among different groups. The study suggests that targeted interventions and policies, such as increasing access to cessation medications and counseling, may be necessary in order to reduce these disparities. It is important for policymakers and healthcare providers to consider the unique needs and experiences of different racial and ethnic groups in order to effectively address smoking-related disparities.

Carroll DM, Cole A. Racial/ethnic group comparisons of quit ratios and prevalences of cessation-related factors among adults who smoke with a quit attempt. The American journal of drug and alcohol abuse. 2022;48(1):58-68. doi:10.1080/00952990.2021.1977310