Differences in cessation attempts and cessation methods by race/ethnicity among US adult smokers, 2016-2018.

Introduction:
This text presents a study on the differences in cessation attempts and methods among US adult smokers by race/ethnicity. The study uses data from the Population assessment of Tobacco and health (PaTh) Study to examine the association between race/ethnicity and advice to quit smoking and quit attempts, as well as the use of smoking cessation methods, including e-cigarettes.

Key Points:

* The study found that hispanic and Nh Black smokers were more likely to make quit attempts than Nh White smokers.
* however, hispanic smokers were less likely to receive quit advice from health professionals, while Nh Black smokers were more likely to receive quit advice.
* among those who attempted to quit, Nh Black smokers were more likely to use behavioral treatment, while hispanic smokers were less likely to use pharmacological treatment and e-cigarettes to quit smoking than Nh White smokers.
* The study suggests that there are different patterns in cessation attempts and methods by race/ethnicity among US adult smokers.
* The study highlights the need to increase access and use of proven cessation therapies for these groups to eliminate disparities.

Main Message:
The main message of the study is that there are significant differences in cessation attempts and methods among US adult smokers by race/ethnicity. The study highlights the need for healthcare providers to offer evidence-based treatments and advise patients to quit, particularly for underrepresented populations. The study also emphasizes the importance of understanding the use of e-cigarettes as smoking cessation aids by racial/ethnic groups at the national level. Overall, the study underscores the need for multi-level strategies in a culturally-tailored manner to address health disparities in smoking cessation and promote healthy smoking cessation practices in the US.

Lee J, Contrera avila J, ahluwalia JS. Differences in cessation attempts and cessation methods by race/ethnicity among US adult smokers, 2016-2018. addictive behaviors. 2023;137:107523. doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2022.107523