Gender Specific Differences in the Pros and Cons of Smoking among Current Smokers in Eastern Kentucky: Implications for Future Smoking Cessation Interventions

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Dana A. Hazen¹  David M. Mannino² 

[1] University of Kentucky College of Public Health, 121 Washington Avenue Lexington, KY 40536, USA; E-mail:;Department of Preventive Medicine and Environmental Health University of Kentucky College of Public Health and Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine University of Kentucky College of Medicine, 121 Washington Avenue Lexington, KY 40536, USA; E-mail:

关键词: Transtheoretical model;    Decisional-balance;    Stage of change;    Smoking;    Gender;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ijerph5040230

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

This study investigated gender differences in the perceived “pros” and “cons” of smoking using the constructs of decisional balance (DB) and stage of change from the Transtheoretical Model. The population distribution for stage of change among a population-based, cross-sectional survey of 155 current smokers over 40 years was: precontemplation (22.6%), contemplation (41.9%), preparation (35.5%). Results of stepwise regression models indicated significant gender differences in DB were in the preparation stage of change; scores on the DB measure increased 3.94 points (95% CI: 1.94, 5.93) for male smokers. Interventions targeting the “pros” and “cons” of smoking may need to be gender specific.

【 授权许可】

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