Exploring the Experiences and Perceptions of Cigar Craving and Addiction among Young Adult Black Cigar Smokers

Bibliographic Data

ID15513991
AuthorsMaryam Elhabashy (0000-0003-1172-746X, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey), Lilianna Phan (0000-0003-4583-2911, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities), Kristen R Hamilton-Moseley (0000-0001-5184-2601, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities), Aaron Broun (0000-0001-6053-5478, Milken Institute), Danielle A Duarte (Milken Institute), Aniruddh Ajith (0000-0002-7330-8212, University of Pittsburgh), Bambi Jewett (0009-0007-2209-6532, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities), Erin L Mead (0000-0002-9720-2658, University of Connecticut), Kelvin Choi (0000-0002-6753-2883, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities), Julia Chen‐Sankey (0000-0002-1797-5248, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, corresponding author)
Year2022
Volume19
Issue11
Pages6680-6680
Publication date2022-05-30
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph19116680
PMID35682264
OpenAlexW4281690833
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited33

Black young adults have the highest prevalence of cigar smoking in the U.S. Little is known about how this population perceives addiction to cigar smoking, which may influence long-term smoking and cessation outcomes. This study used semi-structured in-depth interviews to understand cravings, triggers, and perceived addiction from cigar smoking among a purposive sample of Black young adult cigar smokers ( N = 40; 21-29 years). An iterative process was used to develop the codebook, and thematic analysis was used to capture findings based on the products predominantly used: cigarillos, large cigars, or blunts. Results suggest that while participants may share similar types of cravings and triggers (e.g., stress) across the use of these products, predominant blunt smokers reported more unique triggers related to relieving physical discomforts. While most participants reported cigars could be addictive to people in general, only a few perceived that they themselves were addicted. Participants who predominantly smoked cigarillos reported high perceived addiction to cigars, while those who predominantly smoked blunts reported low addiction. Education messages are needed to inform young Black adult cigar smokers about the risks and health symptoms of cigar addiction. These efforts may help increase cigar cessation seeking and reduce cigar addiction-related health consequences and disparities among Black populations

Addiction · Craving · Developmental psychology · Perception · Psychiatry · Sociology · Young adult · Demography · Hops Chemistry and Applications · Medicine · Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies · Psychology · Smoking Behavior and Cessation

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