ArticleBMJ open2019
Why are male Chinese smokers unwilling to quit? A multicentre cross-sectional study on smoking rationalisation and intention to quit.
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Community-Centered eHealth Smoking Cessation Intervention Based on the "Smoking Rationalization Beliefs" Framework for Chinese Male Smokers
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12 citing papers in PubMed.
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- Development of a simplified version of the smoking rationalization belief scale for Chinese male smokers.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2023Article
- How do self-exempt beliefs affect intentions to quit smoking? An exploration of the mediating role of threat appraisal and coping appraisal.Frontiers in psychology · 2023Article
- Socializing with Smoker and Social Smoking Behavior among Chinese Male Smokers with Low Nicotine Dependence: The Mediating Roles of Belief of Smoking Rationalization and Smoker Identity.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Smoking-related psychosocial beliefs and justifications among smokers in India: Findings from Tobacco Control Policy (TCP) India Surveys.BMC public health · 2022Article
- Association between perceived harm of tobacco and intention to quit: a cross-sectional analysis of the Vietnam Global Adult Tobacco Survey.BMC public health · 2022Article
- Perceptions, behaviours and attitudes towards smoking held by the male partners of Chinese pregnant women: a qualitative study.BMC public health · 2021Article
- The Community Health Supporting Environments and Residents' Health and Well-Being: The Role of Health Literacy.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Health Knowledge about Smoking, Role of Doctors, and Self-Perceived Health: A Cross-Sectional Study on Smokers' Intentions to Quit.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Antecedents and Consequences of Smoking Cessation Intention in the Context of the Global COVID-19 Infodemic.Frontiers in public health · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectiveWe aimed to describe the rationalisation beliefs endorsed by Chinese male smokers and to examine the association between rationalisation and the intention to quit.
settingQuestionnaires were conducted among male smokers in three cities (Shanghai, Nanning and Mudanjiang) which represent different geographical locations, economic development levels and legislative status of tobacco control in China. DESIGN AND
participantsIt was a multicentre cross-sectional survey involved a total of 3710 male smokers over 18 years. OUTCOME MEASURES: Primary outcomes were intention to quit, smoking rationalisation scores and sub scores in six dimensions. Smoking rationalisation was assessed using a newly developed Chinese rationalisation scale. Multivariable logistic regression was performed to examine the relationship between rationalisation and intention to quit.
resultsOn average, smokers scored 3.3 out of 5 on the smoking rationalisation scale. With a one point increase in total rationalisation scale, the odds for intention to quit in the next 6 months decreased by 48% (OR=0.52, 95% CI: 0.44 to 0.61; p<0.001). Separate logistic regressions for six subscales of rationalisation shown consistent inverse associations with intention to quit (all p values <0.001). Believing that smoking was socially acceptable was the strongest predictor (OR=0.62, 95% CI: 0.55 to 0.71; p<0.001).
conclusionsRationalisation beliefs could be important barriers to smoking cessation. Some beliefs have stronger association with quit intention than others. Eroding rationalisation beliefs endorsed by smokers is a potential strategy for smoking cessation intervention.
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