Factors affecting commencement and cessation of smoking behaviour in Malaysian adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tobacco consumption peak in developed countries has passed, however, it is on the increase in many developing countries. Apart from cigarettes, consumption of local hand-rolled cigarettes such as bidi and rokok daun are prevalent in specific communities. Although factors associated with smoking initiation and cessation has been investigated elsewhere, the only available data for Malaysia is on prevalence. This study aims to investigate factors associated with smoking initiation and cessation which is imperative in designing intervention programs.

Methods

Data were collected from 11,697 adults by trained recording clerks on sociodemographic characteristics, practice of other risk habit and details of smoking such as type, duration and frequency. Smoking commencemen

SUBMITTER: Ghani WM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3349505 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature