Okuyemi Kolawole S, Scheibmeir Monica, Butler James, Ahluwalia Jasjit S
Subst Abus. 2003 Sep;24(3):191-3. doi: 10.1080/08897070309511548.
Despite smoking fewer cigarettes per day, African Americans extract more nicotine per cigaretts smoked, and have higher than expected tobacco-related morbidity and mortality. The present study explores perceptions about smoking and motivations for smoking cessation among African American light smokers. Four focus groups consisting of 22 adults were conducted at an inner-city community health center. Participants were recruited through flyers and referral by clinic staff. Two major themes were identified: (1) similar smoking patterns, and (2) perceived differences from heavy smokers. Many participants perceived themselves as addicted to nicotine, experienced withdrawal symptoms with past quit attempts, and are interested in smoking cessation. Perceptions about nicotine addiction, difficulty with quitting, and interest in smoking cessation suggest a need to design and test cessation interventions among this understudied population.
尽管非裔美国人每天吸烟的支数较少，但他们每吸一支烟所摄取的尼古丁更多，且与烟草相关的发病率和死亡率高于预期。本研究探讨了非裔美国轻度吸烟者对吸烟的认知以及戒烟动机。在一个市中心社区健康中心开展了由22名成年人组成的4个焦点小组。参与者通过传单和诊所工作人员的推荐招募而来。确定了两个主要主题：（1）相似的吸烟模式，以及（2）与重度吸烟者的认知差异。许多参与者认为自己对尼古丁上瘾，过去尝试戒烟时出现过戒断症状，并且对戒烟感兴趣。对尼古丁成瘾、戒烟困难以及戒烟兴趣的认知表明，有必要针对这一研究不足的人群设计并测试戒烟干预措施。
