Timing and risk factors associated with relapse among smokers attempting to quit in Malaysia

• Main Authors: Yasin, S.M., Moy, Foong Ming, Retneswari, M., Isahak, M., Koh, D.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2012
• Subjects: R Medicine
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/3757/1/Timing_and_riak_factors_asso_with_relapse_among_smokers_attempting_to_quit_IJTB%26LD_2012.pdf; http://eprints.um.edu.my/3757/

BACKGROUND: Many smokers attempt to quit smoking, but very few succeed. OBJECTIVE: To identify the timing and risk factors involved in smoking relapse. METHODS: We conducted a prospective cohort study among staff in two public universities in Malaysia. Behavioural therapy with free nicotine replacem...