Summary Data on Smoker Interviewees (n = 49)
Variables | N | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Age group | ||
20 to 39 | 13 | 26 |
40 to 59 | 31 | 63 |
60 to 79 | 5 | 10 |
Male | 20 | 41 |
Years of smoking—mean (SD) | 26.6 years (13.1) | |
Smoking-related chronic condition* | 31 | 63 |
Health concerns were main reason for wanting to quit | 35 | 71 |
Medication prescribed: | ||
Bupropion | 34 | 69 |
NRT patch | 9 | 18 |
NRT inhaler | 5 | 10 |
NRT spray | 1 | 2 |
Prior use of cessation medication: | ||
Bupropion | 17 | 35 |
NRT | 32 | 65 |
Used the medication | 44 | 90 |
Made a 24-hour quit attempt | 36 (1 without medication use) | 73 |
Reported being quit at time of interview | 27 (18, bupropion; 7, patch; 2, inhaler) | 55 |
* Hypertension, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, hyperlipidemia, or diabetes.