The association between cultural and social occasions and smoking cessation: The case of Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Tobacco use remains high in Saudi Arabia, necessitating an understanding of the influence of cultural and social events on smoking cessation. This study examined whether cultural and social events like Ramadan, Eids, and birthdays, motivate Saudi adults to quit smoking.

Methods

Convenience sampling of 742 Saudi tobacco users was conducted between July 2021 and May 2022. A cross-sectional survey was used to assess self-reported desire to quit (1 = 'least desire' to 10 = 'highest desire') and behaviors in relation to special occasions. Multiple linear regression was performed to examine the association between cultural and social occasions and the desire to quit, while logistic regression was used to assess the relationship between cultural and social occasions an

SUBMITTER: Monshi SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10655210 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature