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Tobacco cessation in a population over age 15 years: a community-based survey in Alexandria
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2005; 11 (3): 287-299
in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-156755
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A survey of 2120 adults in Alexandria, Egypt, studied the determinants and patterns of tobacco cessation among ever smokers. Ever smokers were 30.7% of respondents; only 3.5% had given up smoking [quit ratio of 11.4%]. The quit ratio was significantly lower for ex-daily smokers [7.5%] than for ex-occasional smokers [44.8%]. Among current smokers, 56.3% were between the contemplation and preparatory phases for quitting, whereas 25.1% were in the action phase of attempting to quit, for an average duration of 2.5 months, before relapsing. Health concerns were the motive for all ex-smokers and 95.0% of attempters, but craving for nicotine was the commonest reason for relapse. Tobacco cessation was predicted by older age of tobacco initiation, shorter duration of use, presence of health problems and a perception of the benefits of quitting
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Index: IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean) Main subject: Recurrence / Attitude to Health / Educational Status / Motivation Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: East Mediterr Health J. Year: 2005

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Index: IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean) Main subject: Recurrence / Attitude to Health / Educational Status / Motivation Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: East Mediterr Health J. Year: 2005