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[Female ex-smokers]

K Biener

    Sozial- Und Praventivmedizin
    |October 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
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    In German-speaking Switzerland, only 10% of employed women are smokers. Most women quit smoking due to health concerns or during pregnancy, with factors like doctor support and willpower influencing cessation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Occupational health
    • Public health
    • Epidemiology

    Context:

    • Study conducted in 44 randomly selected factories in German-speaking Switzerland.
    • Involved 1036 employed women and 1260 employed men.
    • Examines smoking prevalence and cessation factors in an industrial workforce.

    Purpose:

    • To determine the prevalence of smoking among employed women in German-speaking Switzerland.
    • To identify reasons for smoking cessation among women.
    • To evaluate factors influencing smoking reduction and cessation.

    Summary:

    • Smoking prevalence was 10% among 1036 employed women and 14% exsmokers among 1260 men.
    • Key reasons for cessation included health concerns and pregnancy (9%).
    • Factors such as slow reduction, medical advice, spousal support, exercise, post-cessation weight gain, and willpower were assessed.

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    Impact:

    • Provides insights into smoking behaviors within a specific occupational demographic.
    • Informs targeted workplace health interventions for smoking cessation.
    • Highlights the importance of health consciousness and life events in quitting smoking.