Table 2.

Behavioural strategies for smoking cessation

• Set a quit date and tell friends and colleagues that you are quitting

• Prepare by avoiding smoking in places where you spend a lot of time

• Get rid of all cigarettes

• Don't “cut down” or “have the odd one”-aim for total abstinence

• Review past attempts; look at what has helped and what hasn't

• Anticipate challenges and think of ways of dealing with them

• Encourage partners to quit at the same time and offer them support

• Use nicotine replacement therapy or bupropion

• Make use of follow-up support