Table 2.
Smoking patterns by smoking status (n = 469).
| Characteristics | Smokers (n = 321) | Quitters (n = 148) | Total | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | ||
| Prior to using the quitline | ||||
| Reason for calling the quitline (n = 469) | ||||
| Seeking advice for quit help | 234 (72.9) | 113 (76.4) | 347 (73.4) | 0.43 |
| Seeking more information on smoking cessation | 154 (47.9) | 68 (45.9) | 222 (47.3) | 0.68 |
| Seeking how to maintain quit attempts and stopping | 24 (7.4) | 19 (12.8) | 43 (9.2) | 0.06 |
| History of quit attempts (yes versus no) | 256 (79.7) | 97 (65.5) | 353 (75.3) | 0.001 |
| Stage of change (n = 446) | ||||
| Contemplation/preparation | 65 (21.4) | 51 (35.9) | 116 (26.1) | 0.013 |
| History of up to 7 day point prevalence abstinence (PA) | 80 (26.3) | 28 (19.7) | 108 (24.2) | |
| History of 7 day point PA to 6 month point PA | 129 (42.4) | 51 (35.9) | 180 (40.4) | |
| History of more than 6 months prolonged PA | 30 (9.9) | 12 (8.5) | 42 (9.4) | |
| Relapse in the last quit attempt (yes versus no) (n = 460) | 195 (76.2) | 65 (67) | 260 (73.6) | 0.081 |
| Other methods used for support during the last quit attempt (n = 353) | ||||
| Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) (Bupropion, Varenicline) | 14 (5.5) | 7 (7.2) | 21 (5.9) | 0.001 |
| Self-help | 225 (87.9) | 6 (6.2) | 231 (65.4) | |
| Quitline | 3 (1.2) | 2 (2.1) | 5 (1.4) | |
| Switching to smokeless tobacco | 14 (5.5) | 82 (84.5) | 96 (27.2) | |
| History of using quitline within 12 months (n = 457) | ||||
| No calling | 124 (39.5) | 66 (46.2) | 190 (41.6) | 0.553 |
| One time | 96 (30.6) | 40 (27.9) | 136 (29.8) | |
| Two times | 53 (16.9) | 19 (13.3) | 72 (15.7) | |
| Three times or more | 41 (13.1) | 18 (12.6) | 59 (12.9) | |
| Having supporters (friends or family) during quit attempt (n = 461) | 172 (53.6) | 109 (73.6) | 281 (59.9) | 0.001 |
| After using quitline | ||||
| Satisfaction with quitline service (yes versus no) (n = 469) | 271 (84.4) | 144 (97.3) | 415 (88.5) | 0.001 |
| Feeling more confident about quitting (yes versus no) (n = 462) | 209 (65.5) | 138 (93.2) | 347 (74.3) | 0.001 |
| Any quit attempts after counselling (n = 464) | 237 (74.5) | 143 (97.3) | 380 (81.7) | 0.001 |
| Stage of change after using the quitline (n = 469) | ||||
| Current smokers | 321 (100) | 0 | 321 (68.4) | 0.001 |
| Up to 7 day point PA | 0 | 12 (8.1) | 12 (2.6) | |
| From 7 day point PA to 6 month point PA | 0 | 112 (75.7) | 112 (23.9) | |
| More than 6 month prolonged PA | 0 | 24 (16.2) | 24 (5.1) | |
| Difference in abstinence duration pre- and post-quitline (n = 469) | ||||
| Increased duration of smoking abstinence | 0 (0) | 117 (79.1) | 117 (24.9) | 0.001 |
| Unchanged | 317 (98.7) | 9 (6.1) | 326 (69.5) | |
| Decreased duration of smoking abstinence | 4 (1.3) | 22 (14.9) | 26 (5.5) | |
| Reason for relapse after using the quitline (n = 469) | ||||
| Experienced craving symptoms | 133 (54.9) | 34 (24.8) | 167 (44.1) | 0.001 |
| Exposed to peers or smoke environment | 154 (63.9) | 41 (29.9) | 195 (51.6) | 0.001 |
| Experienced stress | 108 (44.8) | 16 (11.7) | 124 (32.8) | 0.001 |
| Favorite additional supports (n = 469) | ||||
| Redirecting counselling from operator | 262 (81.6) | 94 (63.5) | 356 (75.9) | 0.001 |
| SMS reminders | 229 (71.3) | 89 (60.1) | 318 (67.8) | 0.016 |
| Face to face counselling | 222 (69.2) | 74 (50) | 296 (63.1) | 0.001 |
| Peer supports | 208 (64.8) | 78 (52.7) | 286 (60.9) | 0.013 |
| NRT | 250 (77.9) | 54 (36.5) | 304 (64.8) | 0.001 |