Aim: The current study examined differences between individuals identifying as transgender and people identifying as cisgender in terms of (1) psychological distress (eg, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation), (2) rates of combustible and e-cigarette use, and (3) the potential for elevated psychological distress stemming from transgender identification to be associated with increased rates of smoking and vaping. Method: This was a secondary analysis of data from a study examining behavioral health, perceptions and behaviors associated with alcohol and other drug use, and mental health status at a large mid-western university. Differences in current use of cigarette and e-cigarette products were examined between self-identified transgender (n = 253) and cisgender (n = 18 371) respondents. Results: Overall, 17.2% (n = 2727) of the sample endorsed past 30-day use of cigarettes or e-cigarettes. Results demonstrated a significant effect of gender identity, with individuals identifying as transgender reporting higher odds of using cigarettes or e-cigarettes (AOR = 2.82, 95% CI 1.26-6.31). Regression analyses revealed significant effects of transgender identity on symptoms of anxiety (b = 3.45, 95% CI = 1.64, 5.25, P
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Kittaneh, A. A., Patel, S., Sidhu, N. K., Lechner, W. V., & Kenne, D. R. (2021). Tobacco Use Status as a Function of Transgender Identity: The Mediating Role of Psychological Distress. Tobacco Use Insights, 14, 1179173X2110042. https://doi.org/10.1177/1179173x211004267
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