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Determinants of quitting smoking.

G C Kabat, E L Wynder

    American Journal of Public Health
    |October 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Smoking cessation rates were higher in men, older individuals, and those with higher education and occupational levels. Factors like Jewish ethnicity, White race, and longer intervals before the first cigarette of the day were also associated with quitting smoking.

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    Area of Science:

    • Epidemiology
    • Public Health
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • Smoking cessation is a critical public health goal.
    • Understanding factors influencing quitting is essential for targeted interventions.
    • Previous research has identified various demographic and behavioral correlates of smoking cessation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate demographic, socioeconomic, and behavioral factors associated with smoking cessation in a large cohort of hospitalized patients.
    • To identify predictors of successful long-term smoking abstinence.

    Main Methods:

    • Cross-sectional study analyzing data from 3,778 male and 1,486 female ever-smoking patients.
    • Interviews conducted between 1977 and 1985 regarding smoking history and cessation.
    • Logistic regression models used to adjust for multiple variables.

    Main Results:

    • Higher lifetime quit rates observed in males compared to females.
    • Quit rates increased with age, education, and occupational level.
    • Elevated quit rates noted in Jewish individuals, White individuals, and those with longer intervals between waking and first cigarette.

    Conclusions:

    • Demographic, socioeconomic, and behavioral factors significantly influence smoking cessation.
    • Findings highlight the importance of considering these variables in smoking cessation programs.
    • Long-term cessation is common among individuals who successfully quit.

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