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Acculturation level and change in cigarette consumption behaviors among diverse Hispanics/Latinos: the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos.

TitleAcculturation level and change in cigarette consumption behaviors among diverse Hispanics/Latinos: the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos.
Publication TypePublication
Year2023
AuthorsLee ARS, Rodriquez EJ, Gallo LC, Giachello AL, Isasi CR, Perreira KM, Daviglus ML, Kaplan RC, Talavera GA, Pérez-Stable EJ, Oren E
JournalAnn Epidemiol
Volume84
Pagination33-40
Date Published2023 Aug
ISSN1873-2585
KeywordsAcculturation, Adult, cigarette smoking, Hispanic or Latino, Humans, Male, Public Health, Smoking, Tobacco Products, United States
Abstract

PURPOSE: To study associations between language acculturation level and changes in cigarette consumption among the diverse and growing U.S.-based Hispanic/Latino population and inform culturally tailored smoking prevention and cessation strategies.METHODS: In the Hispanic Community Health Survey/Study of Latinos cohort, we used cigarette consumption behaviors at baseline (2008-2011) and follow-up (2014-2017) and a modified Short Acculturation Scale for Hispanics (SASH) language subscale to measure associations of language acculturation (unidimensional) with changes in cigarette consumption and quitting rates. Weighted multivariable linear and logistic regressions were stratified by daily (n = 1397) and nondaily (n = 633) smoking, and either sex, educational attainment, or migration status.RESULTS: Smokers at baseline (n = 2030) on average were aged 42 years old (SE = 0.5) with a mean SASH-language score of 2.3 (SE = 0.1; range = 1-5), indicating more Spanish language use. Among male daily smokers, we observed increases in smoked cigarettes-per-day (CPD) with unit increases in SASH-language score (1.08, 95% CI: 0.24-1.92). Associations with acculturation trended toward greater increases in CPD and lower odds of quitting as educational attainment increased.CONCLUSIONS: Language acculturation level is an important determinant for increased smoking behaviors, particularly among men. Our findings are significant in informing smoking reduction programs for the Hispanic/Latino population.

DOI10.1016/j.annepidem.2023.05.005
Alternate JournalAnn Epidemiol
PubMed ID37164291
PubMed Central IDPMC11027575
Grant ListHHSN268201300005C / HL / NHLBI NIH HHS / United States
HHSN268201300004C / HL / NHLBI NIH HHS / United States
HHSN268201300001C / HL / NHLBI NIH HHS / United States
HHSN268201300003I / HL / NHLBI NIH HHS / United States
N01HC65236 / HL / NHLBI NIH HHS / United States
N01HC65235 / HL / NHLBI NIH HHS / United States
N01HC65233 / HL / NHLBI NIH HHS / United States
N01HC65237 / HL / NHLBI NIH HHS / United States
HHSN268201300003C / HL / NHLBI NIH HHS / United States
T32 AG058529 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States
N01HC65234 / HL / NHLBI NIH HHS / United States
MS#: 
1024
Manuscript Lead/Corresponding Author Affiliation: 
Field Center: San Diego (San Diego State University)
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Manuscript Affiliation: 
Field Center: San Diego (San Diego State University)
Manuscript Status: 
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