Exploring Factors That Influence Smoking Initiation and Cessation Among Current Smokers

Overview

Journal J Clin Diagn Res

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2015 Jul 9

PMID 26155500

Citations 14

Authors

Cheangaivendan Chezhian

Shruti Murthy

Satish Prasad

Jyoti Bala Kasav

Surapaneni Krishna Mohan

Sangeeta Sharma

Awnish Kumar Singh

Ashish Joshi

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Abstract

Introduction: Worldwide, cigarette smoking kills 5 million people annually, and leads to illness, disability and death. This study aimed to assess the factors influencing smoking initiation and cessation among current smokers in Chennai, India.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in September 2013 in Chennai, India. A convenient sample of 100 current smokers aged >15 years was enrolled. A modified version of Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screen Test (ASSIST) questionnaire was used to gather information on socio-demographics, smoking initiation and cessation, expenditure on smoking products and perceptions on incentives for smoking cessation.

Results: Surrounding influence (44%), stress (42%) and fun (40%) were major reasons for smoking initiation. Majority of participants (68%) attempted to quit smoking within past 6 months but failed. Health promotion programs (61%) and financial incentives (20%) were perceived to be helpful in smoking cessation.

Conclusion: Smoking cessation strategies, especially at workplaces, should target the multi-factorial nature of smoking initiation and cessation. There is a need to review national guidelines to evaluate the accessibility and availability of smoking products in and around the workplace.

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