Abstract
INTRODUCTIONLimited research has explored sex differences in the relationship between partner support and smoking cessation among minority low-income population. Further, scarce attention has been given to the influence of partners who are not married. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between negative and positive social support provided by partners and smoking cessation among men and women smokers.METHODSData were collected as part of the Tobacco Use in Drug Environment (TIDE) study, a cross-sectional study conducted in Baltimore, Maryland, from September 2013 to May 2015. Interviews were administered with current smokers. The sample size for the current analysis was 134 men and 86 women.RESULTSApproximately 33% of male participants (n=45) reported currently trying to quit smoking cigarettes and 29% of women were currently trying to quit. Having a sex partner who did not mind the participant’s smoking was associated with decreased odds of trying to quit among men (AOR=0.35; 95% CI: 0.13–0.91, p=0.03). Having a sex partner who expressed concern about the participant’s smoking (AOR=12.9; 95% CI: 3.49–47.0, p<0.01) and having a sex partner who encouraged the participant to quit smoking was significantly associated with current quit attempt among women. In supplementary analyses, we found that each type of partner support varied based on the type of partner – committed or casual.CONCLUSIONSUnderstanding sex-partner support regarding smoking and their relationship to smoking cessation activities may provide insights for future tailored cessation interventions.
Highlights
Limited research has explored sex differences in the relationship between partner support and smoking cessation among minority low-income population
This study provides evidence that sex partner support is related to the likelihood of current quit attempt among a sample of low income, mostly African American smokers
This study examined the influence of partner support on smoking cessation in an understudied population of low-income African American smokers
Summary
Limited research has explored sex differences in the relationship between partner support and smoking cessation among minority low-income population. Normative high levels of smoking in some low-income communities may further compromise cessation efforts[4,5,6]. Low-income African Americans experience multiple socio-environmental factors promoting smoking and impeding their smoking cessation despite having similar (or greater) intention to quit than other groups[7]. Given these racial and economic disparities, it is critical to have a greater understanding of factors that influence smoking behaviors among low-income minority populations
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