Content analysis of homeless smokers ’ perspectives on established and alternative smoking interventions

Cigarette smoking is 5 times more prevalent among homeless individuals than in the general population, and homeless individuals are disproportionately affected by smoking-related morbidity and mortality. Homeless smokers report interest in changing their smoking behavior; however, established smoking cessation interventions are neither desirable to nor highly effective for most members of this population. The aim of this study was to document homeless smokers ’ perceptions of established smoking interventions as well as self-generated, alternative smoking interventions to elucidate points for intervention enhancement.

Source: International Journal of Drug Policy - November 13, 2017 Category: Addiction Authors: Susan E. Collins, Victoria E. Orfaly, Teresa Wu, Sunny Chang, Robert V. Hardy, Amia Nash, Matthew B. Jones, Leslie Mares, Emily M. Taylor, Lonnie A. Nelson, Seema L. Clifasefi Tags: Research paper Source Type: research