Table 2.
Tobacco use and quit attempts before receiving counseling services.
| Characteristics | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Number of quit attempts | ||
| Never | 38 | 34.6 |
| 1–3 times | 49 | 44.6 |
| 4–6 times | 19 | 17.3 |
| More than 6 times | 4 | 3.6 |
| Quitting methods | ||
| Self-help | 62 | 86.1 |
| Direct counseling from health staff | 3 | 4.2 |
| Nicotine replacement therapy | 4 | 5.6 |
| Others | 3 | 4.2 |
| Living with other smokers in the family | ||
| Yes | 63 | 57.3 |
| No | 47 | 42.7 |
| Age at first smoking, Mean (SD) | 18.5 (3.9) | |
| The lowest number of cigarettes per day, Mean (SD) | 10.4 (9.1) | |
| The highest number of cigarettes per day, Mean (SD) | 23.9 (10.8) |