Perceptions of Smoking Stigma Among African Americans: A Qualitative Study.
Denine R CrittendonAlison C BrecherSamantha C OkereRichard HassRosemary FrassoRickie BrawerCharnita Zeigler-JohnsonPublished in: Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (2024)
Little is known about the prevalence of smoking stigmas among AAB. This study explores the AAB perspective of cigarette smoking and related stigmas. Among AAB, smoking is represented by stigmatizing language across gender, age groups, and smoking history. It is primarily associated with negative social interactions, social judgement, and health-related concerns indicating that smoking stigma is a concern for AAB individuals who smoke. Further research is warranted.