A qualitative study to assess perceptions, barriers, and motivators supporting smokeless tobacco cessation in the US fire service.

ABSTRACT: While firefighters currently have low smoking rates, rates of smokeless tobacco (SLT) use among this population are remarkably high and substantially greater than similar occupational groups, and the general population. This study explored determinants associated with SLT use, barriers to cessation, and motivators for SLT cessation in the fire service. Key informant interviews were conducted in 23 career firefighters who were current (n = 14) and former (n = 9) SLT users from across the U.S. Discussions were recorded and independently coded according to questions and themes. Major themes that developed among firefighters regarding SLT use determinants included positive perceptions of SLT products, social influences from their peers and family members, acceptability of SLT use in the fire s

SUBMITTER: Jitnarin N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8112677 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature