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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 5 of 5 Research Studies DisplayedCartujano-Barrera F, Mejia RM, Radusky PD
Prevalence and correlates of current cigarette smoking among transgender women in Argentina.
AHRQ-funded; HS000011.
Citation: Cartujano-Barrera F, Mejia RM, Radusky PD .
Prevalence and correlates of current cigarette smoking among transgender women in Argentina.
Front Public Health 2023 Dec 5; 11:1279969. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1279969..
Keywords: Tobacco Use, Tobacco Use: Smoking Cessation
Ruderman SA, Odden MC, Webel AR
Tobacco smoking and pack-years are associated with frailty among people with HIV.
This study examines the association of frailty with tobacco smoking and pack-years among people with HIV (PWH). The authors identified 8,608 PWH across 6 Centers for AIDS Research Network of Integrated Clinical Systems (CNICS) sites who completed ≥2 patient-reported outcome assessments, including a frailty phenotype measuring unintentional weight loss, poor mobility, fatigue, and inactivity, scored 0-4. The authors measured smoking as baseline pack-years and time-updated never, former, or current use with cigarettes/day. They used Cox models to associate smoking with risk of incident frailty (score ≥3) and deterioration (frailty score increase by ≥2 points), adjusted for demographics, antiretroviral medication, and time-updated CD4 count. Mean follow-up period of PWH was 5.3 years, the mean age at baseline was 45 years, 15% were female, and 52% were non-White. At baseline, 60% reported current or former smoking and both were associated with higher incident frailty risk, as was higher pack-years. Current smoking (among younger PWH) and pack-years were associated with higher risk of deterioration, but not former smoking.
AHRQ-funded; HS026154.
Citation: Ruderman SA, Odden MC, Webel AR .
Tobacco smoking and pack-years are associated with frailty among people with HIV.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2023 Oct 1; 94(2):135-42. doi: 10.1097/qai.0000000000003242..
Keywords: Tobacco Use, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Chronic Conditions, Health Status
Roberts MM, Marino M, Wells R
Differences in use of clinical decision support tools and implementation of aspirin, blood pressure control, cholesterol management, and smoking cessation quality metrics in small practices by race and sex.
The objective of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the association between population-based clinical decision support (CDS) tools and racial and sex disparities in the aspirin use, blood pressure control, cholesterol management, and smoking cessation (ABCS) care quality metrics among smaller primary care practices. Researchers used practice-level data from the EvidenceNOW initiative, from practices that submitted both survey data and electronic health record (EHR)-derived ABCS data stratified by race and sex. Their findings suggested that practices using CDS tools had small disparities but were not statistically significant; however, CDS tools were not associated with reductions in disparities. They concluded that more research was needed on effective practice-level interventions to mitigate disparities.
AHRQ-funded; HS023940.
Citation: Roberts MM, Marino M, Wells R .
Differences in use of clinical decision support tools and implementation of aspirin, blood pressure control, cholesterol management, and smoking cessation quality metrics in small practices by race and sex.
JAMA Netw Open 2023 Aug; 6(8):e2326905. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.26905..
Keywords: Clinical Decision Support (CDS), Health Information Technology (HIT), Cardiovascular Conditions, Tobacco Use, Tobacco Use: Smoking Cessation, Primary Care, Evidence-Based Practice, Prevention
Sun CJ, Doran KM, Sevelius JM
A qualitative examination of tobacco use and smoking cessation among gender minority adults.
Researchers conducted qualitative, semi-structured in-depth interviews to identify and examine factors that influence tobacco use and cessation for gender minority adults. Participants were recruited from the Portland, OR metropolitan area. The researchers then used a conceptual framework based on the Model of Gender Affirmation and Gender Minority Stress Model. Four main themes were generated: general and gender minority-specific stressors; social behavior influenced and sustained by community and interpersonal relationships; health concerns; and conducive life circumstances. Participants expressed a strong desire for gender minority-specific tobacco cessation programs. The researchers concluded that interventions are urgently needed for this population and should be tailored to address the unique factors that impact tobacco use and cessation among gender minority people to increase the possibility of success.
AHRQ-funded; HS022981.
Citation: Sun CJ, Doran KM, Sevelius JM .
A qualitative examination of tobacco use and smoking cessation among gender minority adults.
Ann Behav Med 2023 Jun 30; 57(7):530-40. doi: 10.1093/abm/kaac072..
Keywords: Tobacco Use, Vulnerable Populations
Oke I, Reshef ER, Elze T
Smoking is associated with a higher risk of surgical intervention for thyroid eye disease in the IRIS registry.
This study’s purpose was to describe the association of smoking status with surgical intervention for thyroid eye disease (TED) at the population-level. This retrospective cohort study included all adults (aged ≥18 years) with Graves disease (87,774 total) in the Intelligent Research in Sight (IRIS) Registry (January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2020). Primary outcomes were surgical intervention for TED, stratified into orbital decompression, strabismus surgery, and eyelid recession surgery. The median age was 59 years, and 81% were female. Current smokers had a greater 5-year cumulative probability of orbital decompression (3.7% vs 1.9%), strabismus surgery (4.6% vs 2.2%), and eyelid recession (4.1% vs 2.6%) compared to never smokers. After adjusting for demographic factors, current smokers were at greater risk for orbital decompression, strabismus surgery, and eyelid recession than never smokers. Former smokers were at higher risk for each type of surgery for TED, although at lower levels than current smokers.
AHRQ-funded; HS000063.
Citation: Oke I, Reshef ER, Elze T .
Smoking is associated with a higher risk of surgical intervention for thyroid eye disease in the IRIS registry.
Am J Ophthalmol 2023 May; 249:174-82. doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2023.01.020..
Keywords: Tobacco Use, Eye Disease and Health