Minority stress mediates associations of sexual minority state policies and tobacco use among US sexual minority young adults.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

State policies surrounding sexual minority (SM) rights are associated with tobacco use among SM individuals. Research is scant regarding the role of distinct SM policy categories on SM young adults' (SMYAs) tobacco use and mechanisms explaining these associations.

Methods

We analyzed 2023 survey data from 1100 SMYAs (ages 18-34; 14.2 % gender minority; 66.1 % bisexual+, 29.1 % monosexual; 53.2 % racial/ethnic minority) with representation across 45 US states and DC. Regression-based models examined: 1) direct associations of residing in states with negative and limited (vs. comprehensive) SM state policies with respect to 7 policy categories (relationship/parent recognition, nondiscrimination, religious exemptions, LGBTQ youth, healthcare, criminal justice, gend

SUBMITTER: Romm KF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11796630 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature