Table 3. Smoking-related knowledge, attitudes, and services for smokers and quitters.
| Smokers (N=631) | Quitters (N=52) | Total (N=683) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNOWLEDGE | ||||
| 2nd-hand smoke hazards | 3.5 (1.32) | 3.7 (1.31) | 3.5 (1.32) | 0.384 |
| Awareness of clinician smoking cessation skills | 3.3 (1.10) | 3.5 (1.14) | 3.3 (1.10) | 0.272 |
| awareness of smoking cessation resources | 3.6 (1.07) | 3.8 (1.16) | 3.7 (1.08) | 0.299 |
| ATTITUDES | ||||
| Quitting important part of program | 3.3 (1.16) | 3.4 (1.25) | 3.3 (1.17) | 0.404 |
| Believing clients want to quit | 3.0 (1.02) | 3.1 (1.16) | 3.0 (1.03) | 0.798 |
| Quitting as a personal decision not concerning clinician | 2.6 (1.19) | 2.8 (1.26) | 2.6 (1.20) | 0.120 |
| Best time to stop | 3.6 (1.54) | 4.1 (1.32) | 3.6 (1.53) | 0.028 |
| Want help with quitting | 2.6 (1.95) | 3.2 (2.01) | 2.6 (1.96) | 0.040 |
| PROGRAM SERVICES | ||||
| Benefits/risks discussed | 3.2 (1.99) | 3.7 (1.89) | 3.3 (1.99) | 0.096 |
| Given advice on quitting | 3.2 (1.99) | 4.0 (1.75) | 3.3 (1.98) | 0.006 |
| Given cessation referral | 2.4 (1.90) | 2.5 (1.97) | 2.4 (1.91) | 0.575 |
| Given educational material | 2.9 (2.00) | 3.3 (2.00) | 2.9 (2.00) | 0.173 |
| Attended education group | 2.2 (1.84) | 2.5 (1.97) | 2.2 (1.85) | 0.223 |
| Attended support group | 1.9 (1.67) | 2.2 (1.86) | 1.9 (1.69) | 0.177 |
| Quitting part of personal treatment plan | 2.4 (1.90) | 3.5 (1.94) | 2.5 (1.93) | <.001 |
| Quitting a program requirement | 1.5 (1.35) | 1.7 (1.53) | 1.5 (1.36) | 0.385 |
| Received medication | 2.0 (1.75) | 2.5 (1.97) | 2.1 (1.77) | 0.042 |