Multi-factorial analysis of smoking behaviour and cessation process

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Addiction Medicine
• Behavioral Science

Background:

• Tobacco use is a leading global health risk, responsible for major causes of mortality worldwide.
• Turkey faces a significant public health challenge with high daily cigarette consumption per capita.
• Effective smoking cessation requires strategic education, policy, and personalized patient monitoring.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze smoking behavior, patient characteristics, and cessation outcomes in a Turkish smoking cessation clinic.
• To identify factors influencing successful tobacco cessation among adults aged 25-65.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional prospective study involving 307 patients attending a smoking cessation outpatient clinic.
• Data collection included socio-demographics, smoking history, addiction levels, and medical assessments.
• Personalized treatment and follow-up plans were developed based on collected patient data.

Main Results:

• The study population had a mean age of 42±11 years; 55% were male and 74% married.
• Three-month quit rates were 49% for women and 33% for men.
• Starting smoking later (median age 19±5 years) correlated with higher cessation success than starting earlier (median age 17±4 years).

Conclusions:

• A personalized smoking cessation approach considering age, gender, and comorbidities enhances treatment effectiveness.
• Individualized interventions tailored to patient characteristics are crucial for improving smoking cessation outcomes.
• Future research should investigate long-term cessation rates and the impact of specific tailored interventions.