Effects of Smoking Cessation Media and Community Campaigns in Taiwan

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fong-Ching Chang ◽  
Hai-Yen Sung ◽  
Shu-Hong Zhu ◽  
Tzung-Yee Feng ◽  
Shu-Ti Chiou
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Intention To Quit ◽  
Community Programs ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Quit Smoking ◽  
Quit Attempts ◽  
Logistic Regressions ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Analyze Data

Purpose. To examine the effects of a smoking cessation campaign. Design. Data from the 2010–2011 Taiwan Adult Tobacco Surveys were analyzed. Setting. The study was set among a nationally representative sample of adults in Taiwan. Subjects. The surveys included 16,282 and 16,886 adults in 2010 and 2011, respectively, while our analyses focused on current smokers, 2518 and 2507 adults in 2010 and 2011, respectively. Intervention. In 2010 the Taiwanese government launched a national smoking cessation campaign through mass media in conjunction with community-based smoking cessation programs throughout the nation. Measures. Outcome variables include awareness of cessation services, quit attempts, intention to quit, and use of quitting method. Analysis. Multivariate logistic regressions were used to analyze data. Results. The implementation of the national smoking cessation campaign was associated with an increase in awareness of cessation services (odds ratio [OR] = 1.36; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.20–1.53), in quit attempts (OR = 1.12; 95% CI = 1.01–1.25), in use of unassisted quitting methods (OR = 1.39; 95% CI = 1.13–1.72), and in intention to quit smoking (OR = 1.15; 95% CI = 1.02–1.30). Conclusion. The implementation of the national smoking cessation campaign through media and community programs was effective in increasing smokers’ awareness of cessation services, quit attempts, and intention to quit.

Intention to Quit Smoking, Attempts to Quit, and Successful Quitting among Hong Kong Chinese Smokers: Population Prevalence and Predictors

2005 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 346-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abu Saleh M. Abdullah ◽  
HK Yam
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Intention To Quit ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Quit Smoking ◽  
Quit Attempts ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Purpose. To assess the prevalence of each step in the smoking-cessation process (intention to quit, attempts to quit, and successful quitting) and to examine the factors associated with them among Chinese smokers. Design. A cross-sectional survey of subjects from randomly selected households. Setting. Four thousand one hundred forty-two households in Hong Kong. Subjects. A total of 11,779 persons, aged 15 years or older, were enumerated (response rate = 74.0%). Measures. A validated structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The questionnaire sought information on the subject's sociodemographic background, smoking habits, and workplace attitude to smoking. The predictors for successful quitting, past quitting attempts, and intention to quit were assessed by χ2 tests and multiple logistic regression. Results. Of the respondents, 14.4% were current smokers, 7.5% were ex-smokers, and 78.1% were nonsmokers. Of the daily smokers, 52% intended to quit. The factors associated with quitting were being married, being in the student/retired/others category, being older, having received higher education, not smoking to kill time, and smoking because of curiosity. Being married and not smoking to kill time were associated with past quitting attempts. Being male, married, and not smoking to kill time were associated with the intention to quit smoking. Conclusion. The findings of this study indicate that differing predictors may contribute to the different transitional stages of smoking cessation. Population-based smoking-cessation programs should take these predictors into consideration in the design of interventions.

Effects of an 80% cigarette price increase on quit attempts, successful quitting and smoking intensity among Korean adult smokers: results from nationally representative longitudinal panel data

2020 ◽  
pp. tobaccocontrol-2019-055518 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boram Lee ◽  
Dong-Chul Seo
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Panel Study ◽  
Cigarette Price ◽  
Smoking Intensity ◽  
Cigarette Tax ◽  
Quit Attempts ◽  
Quitting Smoking ◽  
Korean Adult ◽  
Logistic Regressions ◽  
Nationally Representative

ObjectivesSouth Korea implemented an unprecedented cigarette tax increase in 2015, raising its cigarette price by 80%. This study evaluated the extent to which the 2015 cigarette tax increase affected Korean adult smokers in terms of quit attempts, successful quitting and smoking intensity.MethodsData were drawn from a nationally representative longitudinal study, the Korean Welfare Panel Study (waves 9–12, 2014–2017). Korean adults who smoked before the 2015 cigarette tax increase comprised the sample (n=2114). We used the multiple logistic regressions to examine factors of quit attempts and successful quitting and the generalised estimating equations to estimate changes in smoking intensity among continued smokers.ResultsAfter the cigarette tax increase, 60.9% (n=1334) of baseline smokers attempted to quit and 34.7% of the attempters succeeded in quitting. The smokers aged ≥65 years and light smokers both attempted more (p<0.01) and succeeded more (p<0.05) in quitting than smokers aged 35–44 years and heavy smokers, respectively. The successful quitting was not significantly associated with income levels. Depressive symptoms, first cigarette use before age 19 and smoking a pack or more a day at baseline were associated with failures in quitting. Smoking intensity among continued smokers decreased after the cigarette tax increase (p<0.001), but such a decrease was not observed in light smokers, young smokers and high-income smokers.ConclusionThe current study findings imply that the Korean government may consider implementing periodic increases in cigarette tax which should reflect the rate of inflation and income growth. Smoking cessation programmes need to address depressive symptoms.

scholarly journals Engagement and Short-term Abstinence Outcomes Among Blacks and Whites in the National Cancer Institute's SmokefreeTXT Program

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (9) ◽  
pp. 1622-1626 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cendrine D Robinson ◽  
Kara P Wiseman ◽  
Monica Webb Hooper ◽  
Sherine El-Toukhy ◽  
Emily Grenen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Adjusted Odds Ratio ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Similar Frequency ◽  
Quit Smoking ◽  
Blacks And Whites ◽  
Black Smokers ◽  
Assessment Questions

Abstract Introduction Text-messaging programs for smoking cessation improve abstinence outcomes in the general population. However, little is known about engagement and abstinence outcomes among African Americans in text-messaging smoking cessation programs. The current study compares engagement and abstinence between Blacks and Whites in the National Cancer Institute’s SmokefreeTXT program. Method Data were from Blacks (n = 1333) and Whites (n = 7154) who enrolled in the 6-week SmokefreeTXT program between August 2017 and June 2018. We assessed the association between race and program initiation and completion; responses to weekly smoking cessation, mood, and craving assessments; and self-reported abstinence using multivariable logistic regression. Results Blacks and Whites initiated the program at a similar frequency, yet Blacks were more likely to complete the program (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.71, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.43 to 2.06). Blacks were less likely to respond to all seven abstinence, mood, and craving assessments (eg, AOR of quit day responses = 0.63, 95% CI = 0.51 to 0.77; 6-week AOR = 0.50, 95% CI = 0.34 to 0.72). Self-reported abstinence was lower among Blacks for all seven smoking assessments (eg, quit day abstinence AOR = 0.52, 95% CI = 0.41 to 0.68; 6-week abstinence AOR = 0.58, 95% CI = 0.38 to 0.89). Conclusion Although Blacks were more likely than Whites to complete the SmokefreeTXT program, they were less likely to engage with the program by responding to assessment questions and had lower abstinence rates. Qualitative research may reveal unique barriers to engagement among Blacks. Implications Black smokers enrolled in a nationwide mobile smoking cessation program at a rate comparable to White smokers. However, they were significantly less likely to engage with the program or quit smoking. This study highlights the need to examine barriers to cessation for Black smokers.

scholarly journals Testing the Usability of Digital Educational Games for Encouraging Smoking Cessation

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 2695 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jong-Long Guo ◽  
Hsiao-Pei Hsu ◽  
Mei-Hsun Lin ◽  
Cheng-Yu Lin ◽  
Chiu-Mieh Huang
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Educational Games ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Intention To Quit ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Quit Smoking ◽  
Perceived Satisfaction ◽  
Taiko Drumming

This study, using an observational design, assessed the effect of digital educational games on students’ intention to quit smoking. Specifically, a series of digital games were developed to encourage smoking cessation and enhance students’ engagement with the material. Three determinants of engagement were tested: perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and perceived satisfaction. Usability assessments were performed using a structured questionnaire and usability-testing software (Morae). Most students reported that the games were easy to use (73.3–93.3%), useful (60.0–83.3%) and satisfactory (66.7–70.0%). After using the games, approximately half (46.7–53.3%) reported that they intended to quit smoking. After controlling for gender and age, multiple regression analysis revealed that only perceived usefulness statistically significantly contributed to intention to quit (β = 2.38, p < 0.05). ‘Taiko Drumming’ showed the highest number of mouse clicks (67.23), and the lowest time between inputs (7.88 s). It also received the most positive feedback (17 marks). These findings show that integrating learners’ experiences into the development of learning material can improve learning effectiveness.

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

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 415-424 ◽  
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.

scholarly journals Change in smoking cessation stage over 1 year in patients with schizophrenia: a follow up study in Japan

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuji Higuchi ◽  
Masaki Fujiwara ◽  
Naoki Nakaya ◽  
Maiko Fujimori ◽  
Chinatsu Hayashibara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Intention To Quit ◽  
Baseline Survey ◽  
Smoking Cessation Treatment ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
Quit Smoking ◽  
Quitting Smoking ◽  
Smoking Behaviors

Abstract Background We performed a follow up study about willingness and behaviors to quit smoking among smokers with schizophrenia in Japan. Methods Participants were outpatients with schizophrenia aged 20–69 years who had been visiting the hospital for ≥1 year as of April 1, 2016, and had visited the hospital more than once in the previous 6 months. A baseline survey on smoking behaviors including current smoking status and smoking cessation stage, was administered in 420 participants that were randomly extracted from a patient pool (n = 680) in 2016, and a follow-up survey was administered in 2017. We calculated the distribution and change in smoking cessation stage, number of smokers and nonsmokers after 1 year, and quitting rate from a naturalistic 1-year smoking-cessation follow up. Results The number of baseline respondents was 350; 113 current smokers and 68 former smokers. Among the 113 current smokers, 104 (92.0%) were followed for 1 year, 79 (70.0%) were interested in smoking cessation, and only 7 had received smoking cessation treatments at baseline. Among the tracked 104 participants, only 6 (5.8%) stopped smoking after 1 year. Among the 25 participants who had intentions to quit smoking within 6 months at baseline, 6 (24.0%) maintained their intention to quit smoking for 1 year, and 16 (64.0%) did not maintain their intention to quit smoking. Conclusions Our findings showed that many smokers with schizophrenia were interested in quitting smoking, but few patients received treatment and actually quit smoking. Timely intervention, including the option to receive smoking cessation treatment, is necessary for those patients with schizophrenia who smoke. Trial registration UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN000023874, registered on August 31, 2016).

scholarly journals Prevalence and predictors of intention to quit tobacco smoking in smokers of rural area of North India (Haryana)

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 1617 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahid A. Khan ◽  
Ridhima Goel ◽  
Anup K. Mukherjee ◽  
Tazeen Khan
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Tobacco Smoking ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
North India ◽  
Intention To Quit ◽  
Smoking History ◽  
Quit Smoking

Background: Intention to quit is a strong predictor of quitting tobacco smoking. Knowledge about factors determining intention to quit smoking is essential for the development of smoking cessation strategies. The objective of this study was to determine the predictors of tobacco smoking cessation among smokers of a rural area of Haryana.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 945 current tobacco smokers of a rural area of district Ambala of Haryana, India through an interviewer-administered questionnaire. The survey included questions pertaining to socio-demographic factors, smoking history, smoking practices, knowledge about smoking-related damage, perceived health status and intention to quit. Binary logistic regression was used to determine the predictors of intention to quit smoking among the study participants.Results: The intention to quit smoking was present in 52.4% smokers out of whom 41.4% had attempted to quit smoking during the past 1 year. Binary logistic regression analysis revealed educational status, the presence of trigger feelings (stress/frustration/loneliness) for smoking, more money spent on smoking, the presence of any health problem, health professional advice received and awareness of harmful effects of smoking as predictors of intention to quit smoking.Conclusions:The prevalence of intention to quit smoking among study participants is high but lower in comparison to developed countries. The predictors of quitting intention in the current study should be considered during designing of tobacco control programs and policies.  

scholarly journals Association of Weight Perception, Race and Readiness to Quit Smoking amongst a Cohort of Workers

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-17
Author(s):  
Jenny J. Lin ◽  
Tracey A. Revenson ◽  
Alfred I. Neugut ◽  
Andrew Rundle ◽  
Sumit Mohan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
African American ◽  
Weight Perception ◽  
Weight Concerns ◽  
Ideal Weight ◽  
Quit Smoking ◽  
Weight Perceptions ◽  
Quit Attempts ◽  
Readiness To Quit

Introduction: Weight concerns may inhibit smoking quit attempts and may be more influential amongst African-Americans who are more likely to be overweight.Aims: To assess if weight perception is associated with readiness to quit and whether this relationship is modified by race.Methods: We used data from a cohort of current smokers undergoing routine health examinations. Based on differences between ideal and measured BMI, participants’ weight perceptions were classified as within, somewhat above, or far above ideal weight. Logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate adjusted associations of weight perception and race with readiness to quit.Results: Of 2,831 current smokers, 23% were obese and 38% overweight. Amongst white smokers, those who perceived being far above ideal weight were more likely to be ready to quit (OR: 1.45, 95% CI: 1.03–2.03), but this association was not observed for African-American smokers who perceived themselves to be somewhat or far above their ideal weight (OR: 0.35, 95% CI: 0.10–1.24 and OR: 0.36, 95% CI: 0.11–1.19, respectively).Conclusions: Perception of being overweight is associated with increased readiness to quit amongst white but not African-American smokers. Smoking cessation programmes may need to culturally tailor interventions based on smokers’ weight perceptions.

Smoking Among Participants in the Childhood Cancer Survivors Cohort: The Partnership for Health Study

2003 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen M. Emmons ◽  
Rita M. Butterfield ◽  
Elaine Puleo ◽  
Elyse R. Park ◽  
Ann Mertens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Childhood Cancer Survivors ◽  
Smoking Rate ◽  
Quit Smoking ◽  
Quit Attempts ◽  
Smoking Behaviors ◽  
Readiness To Quit

Purpose: This article describes baseline data collection and the intervention design of Partnership for Health, a smoking cessation intervention for smokers in the Childhood Cancer Survivors Study. The purpose of this article is to evaluate demographic, psychosocial, and cancer-related factors that are associated with smoking behavior and mediators of smoking cessation. Patients and Methods: This study includes 796 smokers from the Childhood Cancer Survivors Study database who were diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21, had survived at least 5 years, and were at least 18 years of age at the time of the baseline survey. Correlates of smoking behaviors included smoking rate, number of recent quit attempts, and nicotine dependence; two key mediators of smoking cessation, readiness to quit smoking and self-efficacy, were also assessed. Results: Participants smoked, on average, 14 cigarettes/day; 53.2% were nicotine dependent, and 58% had made at least one quit attempt in the past year. Smoking behaviors were primarily associated with demographic variables; mediators of cessation were primarily associated with age at cancer diagnosis and perceived vulnerability to smoking-related illnesses. Severity of psychologic symptoms was associated with increased smoking rate, high nicotine dependence, and low self-efficacy. Support for quitting was related to smoking rate, number of quit attempts, readiness to quit smoking, and self-efficacy. Conclusion: These findings indicate that many cancer survivors who smoke are receptive to smoking cessation interventions. Factors related to mediators of smoking cessation might be particularly good targets for intervention.

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