Examining smoking and vaping behaviors, expectancies, and cessation outcomes between bisexual and heterosexual individuals.

ABSTRACT: Prior research indicates bisexual individuals have higher smoking and vaping rates and heightened vulnerability to negative health outcomes. Thus, we compared adult bisexual (n = 294) and heterosexual (n = 2412) participants enrolled in a smoking cessation trial on baseline smoking and vaping use behaviors, motivations, and expectancies/beliefs as well as follow-up smoking and vaping status. This is a secondary analysis of a large randomized controlled trial testing a smoking cessation intervention for dual users of combustible and electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) in the United States. Self-reported 7-day point prevalence smoking and vaping abstinence were collected at 3-, 12-, and 24-month assessments. Bisexual and heterosexual participants did not differ in sociodemogra

SUBMITTER: Martinez U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9691792 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature