What is it about?
African American patients use tobacco cessation treatment at lower rates than White patients. We detail their perspectives on barriers and facilitators to treatment, as well as strategies for improving access specific for African American patients.
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Why is it important?
Our findings indicate that African American Veterans require outreach to their community to enhance awareness and benefits of treatment options, as well as an attempt from health care systems to address structural barriers in access and referral. Findings also indicate that African American patients champion culturally aware, diligent, and knowledgeable providers when contemplating care.
Perspectives
This work is the product a collaboration with excellent co-authors and team members aiming to improve the health of African American Veterans.
Darius Dawson
Baylor College of Medicine/Michael E. DeBakey VAMC
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This page is a summary of: African American patient perspectives on barriers and facilitators to tobacco-cessation treatment., Psychological Services, August 2024, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/ser0000897.
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