Abstract
Objective: To examine use of and interest in cessation strategies among nondaily and daily college student smokers. Participants: 800 undergraduate student smokers aged 18 to 25. Methods: The authors examined nondaily versus daily smoking in relation to use of and interest in cessation strategies using an online survey. Results: Nondaily (65.8%) versus daily smokers (34.3%) were more likely to have made a quit attempt (p =.01) but less likely to have used any assistance (p <.001). Nondaily smokers were less interested in pharmacotherapy and traditional behavioral interventions; however, there was no difference in interest in technology-based interventions among nondaily versus daily smokers. Controlling for covariates, there were no significant differences in interest in traditional or technology-based behavioral interventions. Higher motivation, lower confidence, and depressive symptomatology were related to interest in each intervention. Smoking for social reasons was related to interest in technology-based interventions. Conclusions: Different intervention strategies may be appropriate for nondaily and daily smokers.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 194-202 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of American College Health |
Volume | 60 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1 2012 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This research was funded by ClearWay Minnesota (ClearWay Minnesota Grant: RC-2007–0024). The authors would like to thank Boynton Health Services at the University of Minnesota.
Keywords
- attitude
- education
- smoking
- young adult