Table 1.
Proportional distribution of expanded sample of current smokers (n = 500) by selected variables, 14 years or older, Brazil, 2005/2006
| Characteristics | Percentage | 95% CI for percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sex |
|
|
| Female |
37.8 |
(32.9-42.8) |
| Male |
62.2 |
(57.2-67.1) |
| Age group (years) |
|
|
| 14-19 |
5.3 |
(3.5-7.0) |
| 20-39 |
46.5 |
(41.0-51.9) |
| 40-59 |
36.4 |
(31.1-41.6) |
| 60 or more |
11.9 |
(8.5-15.3) |
| School level (years of schooling) |
|
|
| Up to 9 |
71.3 |
(66.2-76.4) |
| 9 or more |
28.7 |
(23.6-33.8) |
| Employment status |
|
|
| Unemployed |
36.2 |
(30.8-41.5) |
| Employed |
63.8 |
(58.5-69.2) |
| Time to first cigarette (TTFC) |
|
|
| <30 min |
46.3 |
(40.0-52.5) |
| ≥30 min |
53.7 |
(47.5-60.0) |
| Number of cigarettes per day |
|
|
| >20 |
11.2 |
(8.1-14.3) |
| ≤20 |
88.8 |
(85.7-91.9) |
| Stage of change |
|
|
| Precontemplation |
65.1 |
(59.3-70.8) |
| Contemplation |
21.2 |
(16.8-25.5) |
| Preparation | 13.8 | (10.0-17.5) |