Nicotine dependence and quit smoking: a preliminary survey among adult males in Kuantan, Malaysia

• Main Authors: Swe, Swe Latt, Mohd Rus, Razman, Ab Rahman, Jamalludin, Nasreen, Hashima E, Abd. Aziz, Karimah Hanim, Phyu, Htike Myat
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English; English
• Published: 2015
• Subjects: RA Public aspects of medicine
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/49581/1/3._MRS2015_Abstract_Book.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/49581/2/2._Nicotine_Dependence_and_Quit_Smoking_POSTER.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/49581/; http://iiumedic.net/mrs2015

Most of the smokers remain as active smokers and unrecognized their nicotine dependence (ND) level. ND was an important reason to addict smoking. The study determined the prevalence of smoking and ND among adult males and their difficulties to quit smoking. A cross-sectional study was conducted am...