Distinct Motives for Tobacco Use Among Rural Versus Urban Residing Sexual Minority Young Adults in Oklahoma and Surrounding States

Key Points

• To understand the different reasons for tobacco use in rural versus urban sexual minority young adults (SMYAs).
• Analyzed tobacco use motivations in rural and urban SMYAs
• Discussed the need for healthier coping strategies
• Highlighted the importance of inclusive social and recreational spaces
• Identified distinct motives for tobacco use between rural and urban groups
• Found that healthier coping strategies can potentially reduce tobacco use
• Emphasized the need for increasing access to inclusive environments