Beliefs, experience, and interest in pharmacotherapy among smokers with HIV

Am J Health Behav. 2014 Mar;38(2):284-96. doi: 10.5993/AJHB.38.2.14.

Abstract

Objectives: To examine beliefs, prior use, and interest in using pharmacotherapy among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).

Methods: Cross-sectional survey of smokers in a midwestern HIV clinic.

Results: The sample (N = 146) included 69% men, 82% African Americans, 45% were in precontemplation for quitting, and 46% were interested in using pharmacotherapy. Primary reasons for non-use included cost and a belief that they would be able to quit on their own. Physician assistance was the strongest correlate of prior use. Perceived benefits and self-efficacy were the strongest correlates of willingness to use pharmacotherapy.

Conclusions: Future interventions should address misconceptions, perceived benefits, and self-efficacy for using cessation aids. Physicians should offer pharmacotherapy to all smokers.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Analysis of Variance
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Culture
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Female
  • HIV Infections*
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*
  • Humans
  • Insurance, Health / statistics & numerical data
  • Male
  • Medication Adherence
  • Middle Aged
  • Missouri
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care / ethnology
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care / psychology*
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care / statistics & numerical data
  • Self Efficacy
  • Smoking / adverse effects
  • Smoking Cessation / methods
  • Smoking Cessation / psychology*
  • Social Class
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Tobacco Use Cessation Devices / statistics & numerical data
  • Tobacco Use Disorder / epidemiology
  • Tobacco Use Disorder / prevention & control
  • Young Adult