Citation
Lee, Adrienne R. S.; Rodriquez, Erik J.; Gallo, Linda C.; Giachello, Aida L.; Isasi, Carmen R.; Perreira, Krista M.; Daviglus, Martha L.; Kaplan, Robert C.; Talavera, Gregory A.; & Pérez-Stable, Eliseo J., et al. (2023). Acculturation Level and Change in Cigarette Consumption Behaviors among Diverse Hispanics/Latinos: the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos. Annals of Epidemiology, 84, 33-40.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=1,397) and non-daily (n=633) smoking, and either sex, educational attainment, or migration status.
RESULTS: Smokers at baseline (n=2,030) 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 with unit increases in SASH-language score (1.08, 95%CI: 0.24-1.92). Associations with acculturation trended towards 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.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.annepidem.2023.05.005Reference Type
Journal ArticleYear Published
2023Journal Title
Annals of EpidemiologyAuthor(s)
Lee, Adrienne R. S.Rodriquez, Erik J.
Gallo, Linda C.
Giachello, Aida L.
Isasi, Carmen R.
Perreira, Krista M.
Daviglus, Martha L.
Kaplan, Robert C.
Talavera, Gregory A.
Pérez-Stable, Eliseo J.
Oren, Eyal