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Weight concerns among male smokers
Matthew M Clark1, Paul A Decker, Kenneth P Offord
1Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street, SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. Clark.matthew@mayo.edu
Addictive Behaviors
|September 29, 2004
Summary
Many male smokers worry about weight gain after quitting. Those concerned about weight have lower motivation to stop smoking, indicating a need for tailored cessation support.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Addiction Research
- Public Health
Background:
- Smokers often believe smoking helps manage body weight.
- Cessation of smoking is frequently associated with perceived weight gain.
- Understanding weight concerns is crucial for effective smoking cessation interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine characteristics linked to weight concerns in male smokers undergoing smoking cessation.
- To identify factors influencing the decision to quit smoking among weight-concerned individuals.
Main Methods:
- A controlled trial involving 72 male smokers seeking to quit smoking.
- Assessment of participants' weight concerns and motivation to quit.
- Statistical analysis to determine associations between variables.
Main Results:
- A significant inverse relationship was observed between weight concerns and motivation to quit smoking (P < .001).
- Male smokers with higher weight concerns exhibited lower motivation to cease smoking.
Conclusions:
- Weight concerns represent a significant barrier to smoking cessation in men.
- Future research should focus on developing targeted interventions for weight-concerned male smokers.
- Addressing weight management concerns may improve smoking cessation success rates.