Readiness to quit smoking in rural communities
Mary Kay Rayens1, Ellen J Hahn, Susan Hedgecock
1University of Kentucky, College of Nursing and College of Public Health, Lexington, Kentucky 40536-0232, USA. mkrayens@email.uky.edu
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to determine psychosocial and demographic factors associated with readiness to quit smoking among rural current and recent former smokers. This cross-sectional study of 333 rural adults was part of a larger quasi-experimental study testing the effect of a population-based Quit and Win Contest on quitting. Readiness to quit, partner support to quit smoking, stressful life events, depressive symptoms, and demographic characteristics were measured via a phone interview three months after the Contest. Participants with greater positive partner support to quit smoking were more ready to quit. Minority participants were more ready to quit, compared with Caucasian respondents.
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