Interest in self-help materials among a general population sample of smokers

Article Abstract:

A telephone survey of 267 smokers in Ontario was undertaken to determine smokers level of interest in self-help smoking cessation materials. The study revealed that 55% of smokers were very interested or somewhat interested in receiving self-help materials. A desire to quit smoking in the next six months and low income were characteristics of many of the people interested in materials.

Ontario, Surveys, Public opinion, Self-help techniques, Self help techniques

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Ecological and individual predictors of maternal smoking behaviour: looking beyond individual socioeconomic predictors at the community setting

Article Abstract:

Research indicates that country of birth, education level, marital status, socioeconomic status, occupation, and types of prenatal care influence whether a woman smokes during pregnancy. Implications for smoking cessation programs are discussed.

Australia, Health aspects, Social aspects, Economic aspects, Smoking and women, Women smokers, Smoking in pregnancy

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Autonomy (vs. sociotropy) and depressive symptoms in quitting smoking: evidence for trait-congruence and the role of gender

Article Abstract:

A study examines autonomy and depressive symptoms in men and women who attempt to quit smoking. Beck's cognitive theory of depression is used for the study.

United States, Psychological aspects, Analysis, Usage, Causes of, Influence, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder), Cognitive therapy, Psychological manifestations of general diseases, Psychological symptoms

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