Subsistence difficulties are associated with more barriers to quitting and worse abstinence outcomes among homeless smokers: evidence from two studies in Boston, Massachusetts

Subsistence difficulties are associated with more barriers to quitting and worse abstinence outcomes among homeless smokers: evidence from two studies in Boston, Massachusetts

Abstract Background Three-quarters of homeless people smoke cigarettes. Competing priorities for shelter, food, and other subsistence needs may be one explanation for low smoking cessation rates in this population. We analyzed data from two samples of homeless smokers to examine the associations bet...

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Main Authors: Travis P. Baggett, Awesta Yaqubi, Seth A. Berkowitz, Sara M. Kalkhoran, Claire McGlave, Yuchiao Chang, Eric G. Campbell, Nancy A. Rigotti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Homeless persons
Tobacco use
Smoking cessation
Subsistence difficulties
Social determinants of health
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5375-z

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