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01-08-2010 | Original Paper

Smoking Among HIV Positive New Yorkers: Prevalence, Frequency, and Opportunities for Cessation

Authors: James M. Tesoriero, Susan M. Gieryic, Alvaro Carrascal, Howard E. Lavigne

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 4/2010

Abstract

Tobacco use presents unique health risks for persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). There is an urgent need to characterize tobacco use among PLWHA, and to assess the capacity of HIV/AIDS service providers to deliver smoking cessation interventions. Questionnaires were administered to PLWHA in care in New York State (n = 1,094) and to State-funded HIV/AIDS service providers (n = 173) from 2005 to 2007. Current PLWHA smoking prevalence was 59%, three times the general population rate. Over 50% of current smokers were moderately or highly dependent on nicotine. Three-quarters of smokers indicated an interest in quitting, and 64% reported a least one quit attempt during the past year. Less than half of HIV/AIDS service providers reported always assessing tobacco use status, history, dependence, or interest in quitting at intake. Medical care providers were more likely to conduct assessments and provide services. Although 94% of providers indicated a willingness to incorporate tobacco cessation services, 65% perceived client resistance as a barrier to services. HIV/AIDS service providers are inadequately addressing the high smoking rate among PLWHA, despite being uniquely suited to do so. Efforts are needed to educate providers about the need for, and interest in, tobacco cessation.

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Title: Smoking Among HIV Positive New Yorkers: Prevalence, Frequency, and Opportunities for Cessation
Authors: James M. Tesoriero
Susan M. Gieryic
Alvaro Carrascal
Howard E. Lavigne
Publication date: 01-08-2010
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: AIDS and Behavior / Issue 4/2010
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-008-9449-2

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