Changes in social networks are associated with lesbian, bisexual and queer women quitting smoking: an analysis of Australian survey data
- Kolstee, Johann
- Deacon, Rachel M
- Haidar, Samar
- Gray, James
- Mooney-Somers, Julie
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Introduction & Aims: Lesbian, bisexual and queer (LBQ) women in Australia and internationally are smoking at least twice the rate of women in the general population. An understanding of smoking behaviours in this population is essential in order to develop effective interventions. Our analysis aimed to investigate differences in smoking patterns and contexts of smoking between current smokers and recent quitters (<2 years to 1 month). Design & Methods: Data were collected through an online anonymous survey conducted in mid-2015. Participants were recruited online from a variety of social networking sites and community based mailing groups. Results: Overall 257 LBQ women completed the survey, 73% current smokers and 27% recent quitters; nea...
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