Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of the North Korean male defectors (n = 272)
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Age, yr | 35.9 ± 11.3 |
| Age of smoking initiation, yr | 18.2 ± 4.7 |
| Smoking history | |
| Current smokers | 229 (84.2) |
| Ex-smokers | 34 (12.5) |
| Non-smokers | 9 (3.3) |
| Smoking amount | |
| Packs per day | 0.7 ± 0.4 |
| Years of smoking | 17.0 ± 10.7 |
| Pack-years | 12.3 ± 11.6 |
| Family members who smoked | 203/260 (78.1) |
| Smoking cessation | |
| Intention to quit smoking in current smokers | 149/221 (67.4) |
| Previous attempt in current and ex-smokers | 180/255 (70.6) |
| Success rate | 34/180 (18.9) |
| FTND scorea | 3.26 ± 2.24 |
| KTSND scoreb | 13.32 ± 4.95 |
Values are presented as mean ± SD or number (%).
FTND, Fagerström test for nicotine dependence; KTSND, Kano test for social nicotine dependence.
a
FTND was measured in current and ex-smokers (n = 193).
b
KTSND was measured in current, ex- and non-smokers (n = 255).