. 2023 May 1;24(3):151–156. doi: 10.5152/ThoracResPract.2023.22139
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The Difficulties Faced the Patients While Trying to Quit Smoking
| Difficulties | Parameters | Still Smoking n (%) | Total (%) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes (167) | No (155) | ||||
| Nervous temper | Yes No |
109 (55.3) 58 (46.4) |
88 (44.7) 67 (53.6) |
197 (61.2) 125 (38.8) |
.11 |
| Weight gain | Yes No |
92 (56.4) 75 (47.2) |
71 (43.6) 84 (52.8) |
163 (50.6) 159 (49.4) |
.09 |
| Excessive urge to smoke | Yes No |
33 (47.8) 134 (52.9) |
36 (52.2) 119 (47.1) |
69 (21.4) 253 (78.6) |
.57 |
| Headache | Yes No |
27 (55.1) 140 (51.2) |
22 (44.9) 133 (48.8) |
49 (15.2) 273 (84.8) |
.62 |
| Sleep disturbances | Yes No |
12 (38.7) 155 (53.3) |
19 (61.3) 136 (46.7) |
31 (9.6) 291 (90.4) |
.12 |
| Concentration disturbances | Yes No |
7 (43.7) 160 (52.3) |
9 (56.3) 146 (47.7) |
16 (4.9) 306 (95.1) |
.51 |
| Numbness | Yes No |
7 (46.6) 160 (52.1) |
8 (53.4) 147 (47.9) |
15 (4.6) 307 (95.4) |
.17 |
| Oral ulcers | Yes No |
6 (54.5) 161 (51.8) |
5 (45.5) 150 (48.2) |
11 (3.4) 311 (96.6) |
.03 |
| Constipation | Yes No |
4 (44.6) 163 (52.1) |
5 (55.6) 150 (47.9) |
9 (2.7) 313 (97.3) |
.65 |