Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the acupuncture (n = 38) and sham acupuncture (n = 42)
| Variable | Acupuncture (n = 38) | Sham acupuncture (n = 42) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (M/F) | 36/2 | 39/3 | 0.73 |
| Age, median (IRQ), years | 40.0 (34.0–46.0) | 42.0 (34.0–49.0) | 0.53 |
| Height, median (IRQ), cm | 169.5 (167.0– 175.0) | 168.5 (165.0–172.0) | 0.38 |
| Weight, median (IRQ), kg | 69.0 (61.0–72.0) | 67.5 (62.0–74.0) | 0.86 |
| BMI | 23.2 (21.6– 25.7) | 23.3 (21.8–24.9) | 0.93 |
| Total smoking duration, median (IRQ), years | 20.0 (15.0–28.0) | 22.5 (15.0–30.0) | 0.38 |
| Average smoked amount of cigarette per day, median (IRQ) | 20.0 (20.0–30.0) | 20.0 (20.0–30.0) | 0.88 |
| Previous attempts to stop smoking within 1 year (Yes/No) | 15/23 | 18/24 | 0.36 |
| Advised by physician to stop (Yes/No) | 12/26 | 21/21 | 0.64 |
| Consider smoking antisocial (Yes/No) | 32/6 | 38/4 | 0.80 |
| Concerned about weight gain (Yes/No) | 17/21 | 17/25 | 0.40 |
IRQ, interquartile range.