Treatment Seeking Behaviour among Smokers.

ABSTRACT

Despite presence of treatment facility, majority of the smokers do not seek treatment for smoking cessation. It is important to know the treatment seeking behaviors among smokers. Fagerström test of nicotine dependence was administered on 54 male smokers from 15 to 60 years of age. Results showed that treatment non-seeking behavior was associated with the unawareness of treatment facility, low risk minimization and inability to afford treatment, whereas treatment-seeking behaviors was associated increase smoking and presence of physical problem. These results have implications for individual and community intervention.