Prevalence and Factors Associated With Attempts to Quit and Smoking Cessation in Malaysia

Smoking cessation significantly reduces risk of smoking-related diseases and mortality. This study aims to determine the prevalence and factors associated with attempts to quit and smoking cessation among adult current smokers in Malaysia. Data from the National E-Cigarette Survey 2016 were analyzed. Forty nine percent of current smokers had attempted to quit at least once in the past 12 months and 31.4% of the respondents were former smokers. Multivariable analysis revealed that current smokers with low nicotine addiction and aged below 45 years were more likely to attempt to quit smoking. Being married, older age group, and having tertiary education were significantly associated with smoking cessation. Only half of the current smokers ever attempted to quit smoking and only a third of smokers quit. Stronger tobacco control policies are needed in Malaysia to encourage more smokers to quit smoking. Improved access to cessation support for underprivileged smokers is also needed.

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Factors that Predict Smoking Cessation among Older Koreans: Based on the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2016–2018

Korean Journal of Family Medicine ◽

10.4082/kjfm.20.0203 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 42 (5) ◽

pp. 363-368

Author(s):

Han Kyul Lim ◽

Yong Soon Park ◽

Jeong Hyeon Kim ◽

Jeong Hyun Kim

Keyword(s):

Smoking Cessation ◽

National Health ◽

Multivariable Analysis ◽

Age Group ◽

Nutrition Examination Survey ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Logistic Analysis ◽

Health And Nutrition ◽

Quit Smoking ◽

History Of

Background: Tobacco smoking is associated with several diseases and deaths in older Koreans. This study aimed to evaluate the factors associated with smoking cessation in older Koreans. Methods: We selected 579 subjects who started smoking before the age of 65 years from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2016–2018. We excluded the subjects who quit smoking before the age of 65 years, and then categorized the rest of subjects into those who stopped smoking after the age of 65 years and those who are constant smokers. Multivariable logistic analysis was performed to evaluate the factors related to smoking cessation among older Koreans. Results: Among the participants, 66.1% were persistent smokers. After multivariable analysis, the factors significantly associated with smoking cessation were as follows: being in the age group of 75–79 years (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 4.07; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.12–7.83), being in the age group of 70–74 years (aOR, 3.10; 95% CI, 1.72–5.61), a family history of ischemic heart disease (aOR, 3.36; 95% CI, 1.09–10.35), and having had no cancer screening (aOR, 0.36; 95% CI, 0.18–0.70). Conclusion: Further efforts to identify the factors related to smoking cessation will help formulate a smoking cessation policy.

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Smoking-Related Stigma: A Public Health Tool or a Damaging Force?

Nicotine & Tobacco Research ◽

10.1093/ntr/nty151 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

pp. 96-103 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Paula Lozano ◽

James F Thrasher ◽

Melinda Forthofer ◽

James Hardin ◽

Luz Myriam Reynales Shigematsu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Smoking Cessation ◽

Tobacco Control ◽

Smoking Behavior ◽

Control Policy ◽

Quit Attempt ◽

Quit Smoking ◽

Tobacco Control Policies ◽

Quit Attempts ◽

Lower Likelihood ◽

Related Stigma

Abstract Background Tobacco control policies and other denormalization strategies may reduce tobacco use by stigmatizing smoking. This raises an important question: Does perceived smoking-related stigma contribute to a smoker’s decision to quit? The aim of this study was to evaluate if perceived smoking-related stigma was associated with smoking cessation outcomes among smokers in Mexico and Uruguay. Methods We analyzed prospective data from a panel of adult smokers who participated in the 2008–2012 administrations of the International Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation Surveys in Mexico and Uruguay. We defined two analytic samples of participants: the quit behavior sample (n = 3896 Mexico; n = 1525 Uruguay) and the relapse sample (n = 596 Mexico). Generalized estimating equations were used to evaluate if different aspects of perceived stigma (ie, discomfort, marginalization, and negative stereotype) at baseline were associated with smoking cessation outcomes at follow-up. Results We found that perceived smoking-related stigma was associated with a higher likelihood of making a quit attempt in Uruguay but with a lower likelihood of successful quitting in Mexico. Conclusions This study suggests that perceived smoking-related stigma may be associated with more quit attempts, but less successful quitting among smokers. It is possible that once stigma is internalized by smokers, it may function as a damaging force. Future studies should evaluate the influence of internalized stigma on smoking behavior. Implications Although perceived smoking-related stigma may prompt smokers to quit smoking, smoking stigma may also serve as a damaging force for some individuals, making quitting more difficult. This study found that perceived smoking-related stigma was associated with a higher likelihood of making a quit attempt in Uruguay but with a lower likelihood of successful quitting in Mexico.

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Correlation between tobacco control policies, consumption of rolled tobacco and e-cigarettes, and intention to quit conventional tobacco, in Europe

Tobacco Control ◽

10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2015-052482 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 26 (2) ◽

pp. 149-152 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Cristina Lidón-Moyano ◽

Juan Carlos Martín-Sánchez ◽

Patrick Saliba ◽

Jan Graffelman ◽

Jose M Martínez-Sánchez

Keyword(s):

Tobacco Control ◽

Negative Correlation ◽

Tobacco Consumption ◽

Intent To Quit ◽

Cigarette Smokers ◽

Tobacco Products ◽

Control Policies ◽

The Past ◽

Quit Smoking ◽

Tobacco Control Policies

ObjectiveTo analyse the correlation between the implementation of tobacco control policies and tobacco consumption, particularly rolling tobacco, electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) users and the intent to quit smoking in 27 countries of the European Union.DesignEcological study with the country as the unit of analysis.Data sourcesWe used the data from tobacco control activities, measured by the Tobacco Control Scale (TCS), in 27 European countries, in 2010, and the prevalence of tobacco consumption data from the Eurobarometer of 2012.AnalysisSpearman correlation coefficients (rsp) and their 95% CIs.ResultsThere was a negative correlation between TCS and prevalence of smoking (rsp=−0.41; 95% CI −0.67 to −0.07). We also found a negative correlation (rsp=−0.31) between TCS and the prevalence of ever e-cigarette users, but it was not statistically significant. Among former cigarette smokers, there was a positive and statistically significant correlation between TCS and the consumption of hand-rolled tobacco (rsp=0.46; 95% CI 0.06 to 0.70). We observed a similar correlation between TCS and other tobacco products (cigars and pipe) among former cigarette smokers. There was a significant positive correlation between TCS and intent to quit smoking in the past 12 months (rsp=0.66; 95% CI 0.36 to 0.87).ConclusionsThe level of smoke-free legislation among European countries is correlated with a decrease in the prevalence of smoking of conventional cigarettes and an increase in the intent to quit smoking within the past 12 months. However, the consumption of other tobacco products, particularly hand-rolled tobacco, is positively correlated with TCS among former cigarette smokers. Therefore, tobacco control policies should also consider other tobacco products, such as rolling tobacco, cigars and pipes.

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Effect of nationwide tobacco control policies on smoking cessation in high and low educated groups in 18 European countries

Tobacco Control ◽

10.1136/tc.2007.024265 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 17 (4) ◽

pp. 248-255 ◽

Cited By ~ 100

Author(s):

M M Schaap ◽

A E Kunst ◽

M Leinsalu ◽

E Regidor ◽

O Ekholm ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Smoking Cessation ◽

Tobacco Control ◽

European Countries ◽

Control Policies ◽

Tobacco Control Policies ◽

Low Educated

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Cognitive, behavioural and psychosocial factors associated with successful and maintained quit smoking status among patients who received smoking cessation intervention with nurses’ counselling

Journal of Advanced Nursing ◽

10.1111/jan.13258 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 73 (7) ◽

pp. 1681-1695 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Chie Taniguchi ◽

Hideo Tanaka ◽

Hideo Saka ◽

Isao Oze ◽

Kazunobu Tachibana ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Smoking Cessation ◽

Psychosocial Factors ◽

Smoking Status ◽

Smoking Cessation Intervention ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Quit Smoking ◽

Cessation Intervention ◽

Cognitive Behavioural

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The Association Between Smoking Cessation Period and Metabolic Syndrome in Korean Men

Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1177/1010539518786517 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 30 (5) ◽

pp. 415-424 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Hwang Sik Shin ◽

Jung Eun Oh ◽

Yong Jin Cho

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Smoking Cessation ◽

Odds Ratio ◽

Health And Nutrition ◽

Quit Smoking ◽

Education Levels ◽

History Of ◽

Former Smokers ◽

Never Smokers

The association between smoking cessation period and metabolic syndrome (MS) is currently unknown. We studied 6032 men aged >19 years who participated in the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys between 2010 and 2012. The risk of MS according to the amount of smoking and duration of smoking cessation was examined, and adjusted for age, amount of alcohol consumed, physical activity, body mass index, income, and education levels. Compared with never-smokers, there was a significant increase in the risk of MS among current smokers >10 pack-years and former smokers with a history of pack-years >30. The odds ratio for MS increased with smoking amount in both current and former smokers. But the risk of MS in former smokers was no longer significant after 20 years of smoking cessation adjusted for past smoking amount. Thus, to prevent MS, current smokers should quit smoking early and former smokers should continue quitting.

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Factors associated with quit attempts and smoking cessation in Brazil: findings from the International Tobacco Control Brazil Survey

Public Health ◽

10.1016/j.puhe.2019.06.004 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 174 ◽

pp. 127-133

Author(s):

L. Casado ◽

J.F. Thrasher ◽

C. Perez ◽

L.C. Santos Thuler ◽

G.T. Fong

Keyword(s):

Smoking Cessation ◽

Tobacco Control ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Quit Attempts

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The prevalence of noma in northwest Nigeria

BMJ Global Health ◽

10.1136/bmjgh-2019-002141 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

pp. e002141

Author(s):

Elise Farley ◽

Modupe Juliana Oyemakinde ◽

Jorien Schuurmans ◽

Cono Ariti ◽

Fatima Saleh ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Neglected Tropical Diseases ◽

Multivariable Analysis ◽

Water Source ◽

Drinking Water Source ◽

Age Group ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

High Prevalence ◽

Oral Screening

BackgroundNoma, a rapidly progressing infection of the oral cavity, mainly affects children. The true burden is unknown. This study reports estimated noma prevalence in children in northwest Nigeria.MethodsOral screening was performed on all ≤15 year olds, with caretaker consent, in selected households during this cross-sectional survey. Noma stages were classified using WHO criteria and caretakers answered survey questions. The prevalence of noma was estimated stratified by age group (0–5 and 6–15 years). Factors associated with noma were estimated using logistic regression.ResultsA total of 177 clusters, 3499 households and 7122 children were included. In this sample, 4239 (59.8%) were 0–5 years and 3692 (52.1%) were female. Simple gingivitis was identified in 3.1% (n=181; 95% CI 2.6 to 3.8), acute necrotising gingivitis in 0.1% (n=10; CI 0.1 to 0.3) and oedema in 0.05% (n=3; CI 0.02 to 0.2). No cases of late-stage noma were detected. Multivariable analysis in the group aged 0–5 years showed having a well as the drinking water source (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 2.1; CI 1.2 to 3.6) and being aged 3–5 years (aOR 3.9; CI 2.1 to 7.8) was associated with being a noma case. In 6–15 year olds, being male (aOR 1.5; CI 1.0 to 2.2) was associated with being a noma case and preparing pap once or more per week (aOR 0.4; CI 0.2 to 0.8) was associated with not having noma. We estimated that 129120 (CI 105294 to 1 52 947) individuals <15 years of age would have any stage of noma at the time of the survey within the two states. Most of these cases (93%; n=120 082) would be children with simple gingivitis.ConclusionsOur study identified a high prevalence of children at risk of developing advanced noma. This disease is important but neglected and therefore merits inclusion in the WHO neglected tropical diseases list.

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Cessation Attitudes and Preferences in Head and Neck Cancer Patients and Implications for Cessation Program Design: A Brief Report

Global Advances in Health and Medicine ◽

10.1177/2164956119847117 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

pp. 216495611984711

Author(s):

Chandylen L Nightingale ◽

Katherine R Sterba ◽

Janet A Tooze ◽

Jessica L King ◽

Kathryn E Weaver

Keyword(s):

Smoking Cessation ◽

Head And Neck Cancer ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Neck Cancer ◽

Smoking Status ◽

Smoking History ◽

Major Surgery ◽

Cancer Center ◽

The Past ◽

Quit Smoking

Introduction This brief report examined prior cessation attempts, attitudes toward nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), and interests in cessation interventions among head and neck cancer (HNC) patients with a recent smoking history (current smokers and recent quitters). Methods Forty-two HNC patients scheduled for major surgery who reported current or recent (quit <6 months) cigarette smoking participated. Participants completed a survey to assess smoking status, prior cessation attempts, attitudes toward NRT, and interest in and preferences for cessation interventions. Results Patients attempted to quit smoking on average 3.2 times in the past 12 months. Most patients (65.8%) reported that NRT products help people quit, with 42.5% reporting ever using cessation aids/services. Most patients (81.8%) reported interest in a smoking cessation program. Current smokers and recent quitters reported similar cessation attempts, attitudes toward NRT, and interest in smoking cessation interventions. Discussion Cancer center-based smoking cessation interventions are needed for current smokers and recent quitters maintaining cessation.

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