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Gender differences in smoking cessation.

D W Wetter1, S L Kenford, S S Smith

  • 1Department of Behavioral Science, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, USA. wetter.d@ghc.org

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
|August 18, 1999
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Men consistently achieve higher smoking cessation rates than women. This significant gender difference in quitting persists across various factors and requires further investigation to understand its underlying causes.

Area of Science:

  • Addiction research
  • Behavioral science
  • Public health

Background:

  • Gender disparities in smoking cessation are frequently observed.
  • The reasons behind these differences remain largely speculative.
  • Understanding these disparities is crucial for effective public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the generalizability of gender differences in smoking abstinence.
  • To investigate potential mediators and moderators of gender effects on cessation.
  • To analyze cessation rates across different study sites, treatments, and relapse times.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from 632 smokers participating in 3 randomized clinical trials.
  • Utilized the nicotine patch as a smoking cessation aid.

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  • Assessed abstinence rates at various follow-up points.

    • Main Results:

    • Men demonstrated higher cessation rates compared to women across all follow-up periods.
    • The observed gender difference in abstinence was not influenced by study site, treatment, or time of relapse.
    • Limited evidence was found for mediation or moderation of gender effects by predictor variables.

    Conclusions:

    • A consistent and significant gender difference exists in smoking cessation rates.
    • Current models and variables do not adequately explain this disparity.
    • Further research is imperative to elucidate the relationship between gender and smoking abstinence.