Correlated Factors with Quitting Attempts Among Male Smokers in Vietnam: A QUITLINE-Based Survey

Despite its decreasing prevalence, cigarette smoking remains the second leading cause of preventable death worldwide. In Vietnam, despite recent smoking cessation efforts, the prevalence of tobacco consumption remains high, particularly among males. In this study, we aim to evaluate the self-efficac...

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Main Authors: Chau Quy Ngo, Ryan G. Chiu, Hanh Thi Chu, Giap Van Vu, Quang Nhat Nguyen, Long Hoang Nguyen, Tung Thanh Tran, Cuong Tat Nguyen, Bach Xuan Tran, Carl A. Latkin, Cyrus S.H. Ho, Roger C.M. Ho
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Published: MDPI AG 2018-12-01
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spelling doaj-11b6f6637c254553a8c6c22a2429c18f2020-11-24T21:07:30ZengMDPI AGInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health1660-46012018-12-011618410.3390/ijerph16010084ijerph16010084Correlated Factors with Quitting Attempts Among Male Smokers in Vietnam: A QUITLINE-Based SurveyChau Quy Ngo0Ryan G. Chiu1Hanh Thi Chu2Giap Van Vu3Quang Nhat Nguyen4Long Hoang Nguyen5Tung Thanh Tran6Cuong Tat Nguyen7Bach Xuan Tran8Carl A. Latkin9Cyrus S.H. Ho10Roger C.M. Ho11Department of Internal Medicine, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi 100000, VietnamCollege of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USADepartment of Internal Medicine, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi 100000, VietnamDepartment of Internal Medicine, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi 100000, VietnamUniversité Claude Bernard Lyon 1, 69100 Villeurbanne, FranceCenter of Excellence in Behavioral Medicine, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, VietnamCenter of Excellence in Evidence-based Medicine, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, VietnamInstitute for Global Health Innovations, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, VietnamInstitute for Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi 100000, VietnamJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD 21205, USADepartment of Psychological Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore 119074, SingaporeCenter of Excellence in Behavioral Medicine, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, VietnamDespite its decreasing prevalence, cigarette smoking remains the second leading cause of preventable death worldwide. In Vietnam, despite recent smoking cessation efforts, the prevalence of tobacco consumption remains high, particularly among males. In this study, we aim to evaluate the self-efficacy in quitting smoking (i.e., quitting confidence), intention to quit, and identifying associated factors among both rural and urban Vietnamese male populations. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 321 patients (52.7% urban and 47.4% rural inhabitants) who utilized QUITLINE services of Bach Mai Hospital (Hanoi, Vietnam). Socio-economic status, smoking history, cigarette usage data, and intent to quit were assessed. Baseline data were correlated with quitting confidence, to identify significant associated factors. The majority (75.9%) of participants were in the planning phase of cessation, yet 90.8% lacked complete confidence in their quitting ability. Older age, fewer cigarettes per day and previous quitting attempts were associated with quitting confidence (p < 0.05) and plans to quit (p < 0.05). Older smokers and previous quitters were more confident in their ability to quit in the near future and more likely to have made plans to quit. Future smoking cessation efforts should focus on improving self-efficacy, particularly among younger and newer smokers.http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/1/84smokingquittingattemptquitlineVietnam
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author Chau Quy Ngo
Ryan G. Chiu
Hanh Thi Chu
Giap Van Vu
Quang Nhat Nguyen
Long Hoang Nguyen
Tung Thanh Tran
Cuong Tat Nguyen
Bach Xuan Tran
Carl A. Latkin
Cyrus S.H. Ho
Roger C.M. Ho
spellingShingle Chau Quy Ngo
Ryan G. Chiu
Hanh Thi Chu
Giap Van Vu
Quang Nhat Nguyen
Long Hoang Nguyen
Tung Thanh Tran
Cuong Tat Nguyen
Bach Xuan Tran
Carl A. Latkin
Cyrus S.H. Ho
Roger C.M. Ho
Correlated Factors with Quitting Attempts Among Male Smokers in Vietnam: A QUITLINE-Based Survey
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
smoking
quitting
attempt
quitline
Vietnam
author_facet Chau Quy Ngo
Ryan G. Chiu
Hanh Thi Chu
Giap Van Vu
Quang Nhat Nguyen
Long Hoang Nguyen
Tung Thanh Tran
Cuong Tat Nguyen
Bach Xuan Tran
Carl A. Latkin
Cyrus S.H. Ho
Roger C.M. Ho
author_sort Chau Quy Ngo
title Correlated Factors with Quitting Attempts Among Male Smokers in Vietnam: A QUITLINE-Based Survey
title_short Correlated Factors with Quitting Attempts Among Male Smokers in Vietnam: A QUITLINE-Based Survey
title_full Correlated Factors with Quitting Attempts Among Male Smokers in Vietnam: A QUITLINE-Based Survey
title_fullStr Correlated Factors with Quitting Attempts Among Male Smokers in Vietnam: A QUITLINE-Based Survey
title_full_unstemmed Correlated Factors with Quitting Attempts Among Male Smokers in Vietnam: A QUITLINE-Based Survey
title_sort correlated factors with quitting attempts among male smokers in vietnam: a quitline-based survey
publisher MDPI AG
series International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
issn 1660-4601
publishDate 2018-12-01
description Despite its decreasing prevalence, cigarette smoking remains the second leading cause of preventable death worldwide. In Vietnam, despite recent smoking cessation efforts, the prevalence of tobacco consumption remains high, particularly among males. In this study, we aim to evaluate the self-efficacy in quitting smoking (i.e., quitting confidence), intention to quit, and identifying associated factors among both rural and urban Vietnamese male populations. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 321 patients (52.7% urban and 47.4% rural inhabitants) who utilized QUITLINE services of Bach Mai Hospital (Hanoi, Vietnam). Socio-economic status, smoking history, cigarette usage data, and intent to quit were assessed. Baseline data were correlated with quitting confidence, to identify significant associated factors. The majority (75.9%) of participants were in the planning phase of cessation, yet 90.8% lacked complete confidence in their quitting ability. Older age, fewer cigarettes per day and previous quitting attempts were associated with quitting confidence (p < 0.05) and plans to quit (p < 0.05). Older smokers and previous quitters were more confident in their ability to quit in the near future and more likely to have made plans to quit. Future smoking cessation efforts should focus on improving self-efficacy, particularly among younger and newer smokers.
topic smoking
quitting
attempt
quitline
Vietnam
url http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/1/84
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