Background: The vast majority of smokers want to quit and most make repeated attempts to do so. Although, effective treatment for nicotine dependence (ND) is present now, repeatedly fail to quit is still a common issue among smokers... more
Background: The vast majority of smokers want to quit and most make repeated attempts to do so. Although, effective treatment for nicotine dependence (ND) is present now, repeatedly fail to quit is still a common issue among smokers because of beyond nicotine addiction. Objective: To measure nicotine dependence (ND) level among adult male smokers and influences of socio-economic (SE) characteristics on ND and failing to quit smoking. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive and analytical study was conducted in 2015 among 156 current adult male smokers in Kuantan, Malaysia. Socio-demographic and economic status, history of smoking and quitting attempt within 12 months and reasons for failing quit were identified by using a self-administered questionnaire. Level of nicotine dependence was assessed by validated Malay version of Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence questionnaires. Influence of socio-demographic and economic status on attempt to quit smoking and level of ND was analyze...
