Table 1.
Smoking Cessation Script components according to theoretical framework.
| Body Image (B) | Affect (A)* | Self-Efficacy (SE) | Cravings (C)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| As you think about being smoke-free, you can vividly see clean air flowing through your body. You see your lungs becoming cleaner, your heart pumping stronger, and feel your whole body energized. | It’s normal to feel stressed or irritable when you’re not smoking. See yourself coping with these feelings by doing healthy things that you enjoy, like taking a walk or listening to music. | Visualize yourself actively quitting smoking. See yourself reviewing your plan for quitting. Think about your goals, and reflect upon your reasons for being smoke-free. | You can expect and anticipate strong cigarette cravings. Know that they won’t last forever. See yourself having an urge to smoke, and accept it, knowing that it will go away. |
| Imagine the blood flowing to your skin. Your complexion becomes radiant, and wrinkles reduce. See yourself looking younger and healthier when you quit smoking. | You are happy and proud of yourself knowing that you are smoke-free. Feel the excitement of knowing that you can maintain these feelings. | Create in your mind’s eye a clear image of you without a cigarette. You are smoke-free. Practice seeing this image in your mind. | See yourself riding the urge to smoke like riding a wave on a surfboard. You catch the wave and ride it to shore. When you reach the shore, the craving is gone. |
| It’s normal to gain a few pounds when you quit smoking. Realize that the benefits offset the extra weight. See yourself as powerful, healthy, and beautiful. | Imagine others seeing you as a strong, smoke-free woman. Experience the pleasure of knowing that you feel good on the inside, and look good on the outside. | Create a clear and vivid image of being in a difficult situation without smoking. Imagine yourself in this situation and what you will be doing instead of smoking. | Create a feeling in your body of relief from cigarette cravings. Imagine the urges fading over time, until you barely notice them. |