Identifying Novel Motivation Phase-Specific Cessation Targets for Youth Experiencing Homelessness in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Of youth experiencing homelessness (YEH; 14-24 years old), 70%+ smoke combustible, commercial tobacco. Though many have tried to quit, most use ineffective methods. Drop-in centers for YEH are opportune places to link YEH to evidence-based treatment. Using the Phase-Based Model (PBM) for Cessation Research, the aim of this study was to identify "Motivation" phase-specific challenges impacting YEH's willingness to make a quit attempt-the goal of this cessation phase.

Aims and methods

Surveys were interview administered with 96 past-week combusted tobacco users accessing drop-in services. Regression models were fit to confirm hypothesized challenges impacting YEH's willingness to quit.

Results

Moderate nicotine dependence was noted-a key Motivation phase ce

SUBMITTER: Nemeth JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10803121 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature