Tobacco Use and Depression: A Hidden Epidemic among Smokers 18 Years and Older, Puerto Rico, 2018-2020.

Objective: According to the literature, depression and tobacco use are closely linked. This study's main objectives were to provide the first population-based epidemiological profile of smokers with depression (SWD) who were 18 years and older and living in Puerto Rico (PR) from 2018 to 2020 and identify any statistically significant differences between SWD and smokers without depression (SWOD).

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out using PR Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (PRBRFSS) data (2018-2020).

Tobacco Use and Associated Health Conditions and Risk Factors in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Transsexual Populations of Puerto Rico, 2013-2015.

Objective: The objectives of this research were to develop an epidemiological profile of tobacco use in the Puerto Rico lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and transsexual (LGBTT) populations and identify whether there are any statistically significant differences (in terms of health conditions and risk factors) between LGBTT smokers (LGBTT-S), LGBTT non-smokers (LGBTT-NS), general-populationnon-smokers (GP-NS), and general-population smokers (GP-S).

Methods: Using the Puerto Rico Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System database (2013-2015), we conducted a univariate analysis to obtain an epidemiological profile, and a bivariate analysis was performed to compare LGBTT-S, LGBTT-NS, GP-NS, and GP-S. Finally, to determine the odds ratios (ORs), an age-adjusted logistic regression model with a 95% level of reliability was used.

Disproportionate Tobacco Use in the Puerto Rico Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community of 18 Years and Over-A Descriptive Profile.

Purpose: Tobacco use is currently one of the most critical public health issues affecting sexual and gender minority individuals. The primary objective of this research was to provide the first population-based epidemiological profile of tobacco use in the LGBT community in Puerto Rico. The secondary objective was to identify differences between LGBT smokers (LGBT-S) versus LGBT nonsmokers (LGBT-NS).

Descriptive profile of people with diabetes who use the Puerto Rico Quitline.

Objective: To provide a descriptive profile of the people with diabetes (PWD) who received the services of the Puerto Rico Quitline (PRQ) during 2008, compared to non-diabetic people (NDP) to establish a significant statistical difference.

Methods: Using a cross-sectional study methodology, the Quitline database was analyzed. Ninety-four percent of the 1,137 people who received the services of the PRQ during 2008 and completed all the interviews were included in the analysis.