Table 2.
Tobacco characteristics of patients interviewed and counselled by a bedside tobacco treatment specialist during their inpatient stay (n = 198). Note the varying numbers of records that contribute to the data of the individual interview items. Percentages represent responses among patients who were asked that particular question.
| Demographic and Smoking Characteristics | M (SD) |
|---|---|
| Age (n=198) | 28.21 (± 5.4) |
| Age started Smoking (n=182) | 16.60 (± 4.4) |
| Years of Smoking (n=182) | 11.58 (± 5.8) |
| Number of Cigarettes Smoked Per Day (n=157) | 11.33 (± 7.8) |
| N (%) | |
| Daily Smoker Before Admission (n=157) | 145 (92.4%) |
| Smoking Within 5 Minutes of Waking (n=145) | 122 (84.1%) |
| Other Smokers in Home (n=181) | 136 (75.1%) |
| At least one Quit Attempt (over 24 Hours) in the Past Year (n = 198) | 19 (9.6%) |
| Intention to Quit Tobacco After Discharge (1–5 scale with 1=no intention, 5=strong intention) (n = 188) | 1: 18 (9.6%) 2: 32 (17.0%) 3: 68 (36.2%) 4: 22 (11.7%) 5: 48 (25.5%) |
| Confidence in Ability to Quit Tobacco After Discharge (1–5 scale with 1=not confident, 5=very confident) (n = 188) | 1: 26 (13.9%) 2: 63 (33.5%) 3: 61 (32.4%) 4: 23 (12.2%) 5: 15 (8.0%) |
| Experienced Strong Cravings to Smoking since Admission (n = 167) | 72 (43.1%) |
| If Yes to Cravings, Expressed Interest in Receiving Nicotine Replacement During Stay (n = 69) | 56 (81.2%) |
| Counselor Provided Self Help Guide (n=177) | 162 (91.5%) |
| Counselor Discussed Pharmacotherapy Option (n=177) | 158 (89.3%) |
| Medication Recommended While in Hospital (n=198) | Patch: 38 (19.2%) Gum: 2 (1.0%) Lozenge: 23 (11.6%) Combo NRT: 21 (10.6%) Chantix/Varenicline: 1 (0.5%) Multiple options: 6 (3.0%) No recommendations: 107 (54%) |
| Medication Recommended Before Discharge (n=198) | Patch: 32 (16.2%) Gum: 2 (1.0%) Lozenge: 26 (13.1%) Combo NRT: 35 (17.7%) Chantix/Varenicline: 1 (0.5%) No recommendations: 102 (51.5%) |
| Readiness to Quit Stage (determined by beside counselor); (Prochaska & DiClemente, 1983) (n = 167) | Maintenance: 5 (3.0%) Ready: 30 (18.0%) Preparation: 93 (55.7%) Contemplation: 24 (14.4%) Pre-Contemplation: 15 (9.0%) |