Table 1.
Reasons for quitting by smoker type.
Reason to Quit | Dual Smokers | Cigarette Only | Waterpipe Only |
---|---|---|---|
N = 28 (%) | N = 104 (%) | N = 22 (%) | |
Cost of smoking | 68% | 47% | 4% |
Improve my sense of taste or smell | 32% | 29% | 8.7% |
Messiness or dirtiness of the habit | 39% | 38% | 4% |
The effect of smoking on my health | 10.7% | 27% | 4% |
Having my doctor tell me to stop or cut down | 10.7% | 16.5% | 0% |
Scientific reports on the dangers of smoking | 35% | 17.4% | 0% |
Being a bad example on the dangers of smoking | 14.3% | 29% | 0% |
Having spouse or family members who want me to stop or cut down | 46.4% | 28% | 8% |
Not really enjoying smoking | 7% | 11.6% | 8% |
I don’t want to quit or cut down | 7% | 10% | 4% |