Abstract
Previous studies have shown that self-help materials can be effective in helping people quit smoking. However, it is not known what proportion of smokers in the general population are interested in this method of cessation. A representative sample of 267 daily smokers participated in a random digit dialing telephone survey. Respondents were asked about their level of interest in self-help materials that would help them quit smoking. Potential predictors of level of interest were examined first through bivariate analyses, followed by a multinomial logistic regression. Of daily smokers, 27% were very interested in receiving a self-help booklet, 28% were somewhat interested, and 45% were not at all interested. Interest in self-help materials was positively related to intent to quit in the next 6 months and to low family income.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 811-816 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Addictive Behaviors |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Secondary prevention
- Self-help
- Smokers
- Tobacco
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine (miscellaneous)
- Clinical Psychology
- Toxicology
- Psychiatry and Mental health