On quitting smoking: development of two scales measuring the use of self-change strategies in current and former smokers

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A new study seeks to identify the use of self-change strategies in current and former smokers. A total of five distinct self-change strategies are identified both in smokers and ex-smokers.

Behavior, Compulsive behavior

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Validation of English-language versions of three scales measuring attitudes towards smoking, smoking-related self-efficacy and the use of smoking cessation strategies

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The validity of English translations of three scales, measuring perception of the adverse effects of smoking, self-efficacy and the use of smoking cessation strategies, is examined. It was concluded that the validity of the scales was generally maintained after translation.

United States, Science & research, Specialty outpatient clinics, not elsewhere classified, Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers, Antismoking Programs, Risk factors, Smoking

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Associations between the stages of change and the pros and cons of smoking in a longitudinal study of Swiss smokers

Article Abstract:

Associations between the pros and cons of smoking and the stages of change, in a cohort of Swiss smokers, who completed both the staging algorithm and the Decisional Balance Scale, were assessed. The hypothesis that perception of cons of smoking and perception of pros lower in advanced stages of change, was confirmed. This indicates that preventive messages focusing on cons of smoking could help smokers cease.

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