Table 3.
Smoke cessation attempts of actual smokers, by sex, GYTS 2017, Tunisia
| Adjusted number | Total % (95% CI) | Boys % (95% CI) | Girls % (95% CI) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current cigarette smokers | |||||
| Who want to quit smoking | 124 | 60.5 (58.3–62.7) | 66.4 (64.3–68.5) | 23.5 (21.6–25.4) | <0.001 |
| Who have tried to quit | 159 | 56.6 (54.1–58.6) | 61.6 (59.4–63.8) | 23.8 (21.9–25.7) | <0.001 |
| Current waterpipe smokers | |||||
| Who want to quit smoking | 114 | 44.7 (42.4–46.9) | 50.0 (47.7–52.3) | 39.7 (37.5–41.9) | NS |
| Who have tried to quit | 150 | 47.3 (45.0–49.6) | 47.1 (44.8–49.4) | 47.6 (45.3–49.9) | NS |
| Current smokers (cigarettes and waterpipe) | |||||
| Who asked for help | 312 | 72.4 (70.4–74.4) | 76.2 (74.3–78.1) | 53.8 (51.5–56.1) | <0.001 |
| Who asked a professional for help | 312 | 17.9 (16.1–19.6) | 19.2 (17.4–21.0) | 11.5 (10.0–12.9) | NS |
| Who asked family and friends for help | 312 | 63.8 (61.6–66.0) | 66.9 (64.8–69.0) | 48.1 (45.8–50.4) | 0.018 |
NS: not significant.