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Association of Sociodemographic Characteristic With Factors Related to Cigarette Abstinence in Isfahanian Smokers, Iran



Meamar R1 ; Maracy M2 ; Dehghanisamani M2 ; Bahonar A3 ; Etedali F4 ; Nozari G5 ; Rouzbehani R6
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Source: Journal of Isfahan Medical School Published:2014

Abstract

Background: Previous researches has identified sociodemographic factor as an anticipating for cigarette abstinence. The present study aimed to examine the association of sociodemographic factors including failed cessation, duration of cessation and dependency to nicotine with cigarette abstinence. Methods: This cross-sectional study performed with 673 participants who attended clinic for cessation during 2009-2011. Participants filled some questionnaires about sociodemographic factors including age, marital status, education, income, job and Fagerstrom questionnaire for nicotine dependency. Findings: Duration of cessation for more than 6 month was related to more cigarette consumption per day also more than 30 cigarette per day. Marital status, lower cigarette per day, more years of consumption and foreigner brand were associated with failed cessation. Lower educational level, more cigarettes per day, more years of consumption, more nicotine concentration, any quit attempt and loss of any entertainment and enjoy in life were related to sever Fagerstrom condition. Conclusion: More cigarette consumption, older age, lower years of consumption, and moderate dependency to nicotine were related to successful cigarette abstinence. © 2014, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences(IUMS). All rights reserved.
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