Smoking cessation behavior, nicotine addiction, and mental health among current smokers in Klang Valley, Malaysia- a cross-sectional questionnaire survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Poor knowledge of smoking-related diseases is a major concern as smoking is associated with an increasing trend in smoking-related illnesses globally and in Malaysia. Our study aimed to investigate the knowledge of smoking tobacco, smoking behaviour, nicotine use, willingness to quit smoking, and level of stress, anxiety, and depression among current and former smokers in the Klang Valley of Malaysia.

Method

A cross-sectional study was conducted online from March 2023 to January 2024, using a structured, validated questionnaire. Individuals with a history of active or previous smoking and living in the Klang Valley region of Malaysia were included using a convenience sampling technique. The study instrument consisted of six sections with 56 questions using varying

SUBMITTER: Gunasegran GSY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12326669 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature