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  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Limited European data exists on smoker cessation motivations.
  • Understanding reasons for quitting is vital for public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the primary motivations for smoking cessation among Italian ex-smokers.
  • To identify demographic and smoking history factors influencing cessation reasons.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of six annual population-based smoking surveys (2005-2010) in Italy.
  • Inclusion of over 3000 participants annually, with a focus on 3075 ex-smokers.
  • Data collected via direct questioning on the main reason for quitting smoking.

Main Results:

  • A current health condition was the primary reason for quitting (43.2%).
  • Avoiding future health problems motivated 31.9% of ex-smokers.
  • Significant variations in quitting reasons were observed based on sex, age, social class, and smoking history.

Conclusions:

  • Health concerns, particularly existing conditions, are the leading drivers for smoking cessation in Italy.
  • Current cigarette prices in Italy are insufficient to deter smoking.
  • Physician involvement in smoking cessation support should be enhanced.