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[Factors that increasing tendency to smoking cessation]
Emine Argüder1, H Canan Hasanoğlu, Ayşegül Karalezli
1Clinic of Chest Diseases, Ankara Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. drgullu2000@gmail.com
Tuberkuloz Ve Toraks
|July 12, 2012
Summary
Health concerns and being a good role model are key motivators for quitting smoking. Smoking cessation clinics provide support, but awareness campaigns are needed for those not yet considering quitting.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
Context:
- Cigarette smoking remains a significant public health issue globally.
- Understanding motivations for smoking cessation is crucial for effective interventions.
Purpose:
- To identify factors influencing the decision to quit smoking among individuals attending a smoking cessation clinic.
- To explore primary and secondary reasons for seeking smoking cessation support.
Summary:
- A study of 245 smokers found that fear of health deterioration (44%) and being a better role model for children (16.3%) were primary motivations for cessation.
- Education levels varied, with primary school (35.9%) and university graduates (25.3%) represented.
- Most participants exclusively smoked cigarettes.
Impact:
- Findings highlight the importance of health and family-related motivations in smoking cessation.
- Results can inform targeted public health campaigns and clinical interventions.
- Emphasizes the need for continued support and awareness initiatives for all smokers.
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