Table 4.
Differences of intention to quit smoking between males and females (n=364).
| Intention to quit smoking | Male (n=321) | Female (n=43) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intention to quit in the next 30 days | |||
| Yes | 109 (34.0) | 22 (51.2) | 0.041 |
| No | 212 (66.0) | 21 (48.8) | |
| Attempt in quitting smoking | |||
| Yes, >1 time | 113 (35.2) | 15 (34.9) | 0.691 |
| Yes, 1 time | 46 (14.3) | 4 (9.3) | |
| No | 162 (50.5) | 24 (55.8) | |
| Reasons for intention to quit | |||
| Family members and friends | 64 (19.9) | 9 (20.9) | 0.841 |
| Social unacceptability | 29 (9.0) | 4 (9.3) | 1.000 |
| Inconvenience to smoke | 17 (5.3) | 4 (9.3) | 0.292 |
| Awareness of dangers of smoking | 76 (23.7) | 9 (20.9) | 0.848 |
| Health of smokers | 65 (20.3) | 15 (34.9) | 0.048 |
| Where to ask for help to quit | |||
| Community pharmacy | 23 (7.2) | 5 (11.6) | 0.354 |
| Hospital | 28 (8.7) | 6 (13.9) | 0.266 |
| Quitline 1600 | 31 (9.7) | 3 (7.0) | 0.782 |
| Others | 72 (22.4) | 10 (23.3) | 0.848 |