Abstract
Objectives: To use the theory of planned behavior to identify predictors of intentions to use cessation aids when quitting smoking. Methods: African American smokers completed a survey to assess intentions, attitudes, and normative and control beliefs regarding the use of smoking cessation aids. Results: Participants held mildly positive attitudes regarding the use of cessation aids. Beliefs related to the utility of aids, support of referents, and accessibility of a doctor were most strongly associated with intention to use cessation aids. Conclusions: African American smokers may be amenable to the use of cessation aids, and specific beliefs may be targets for intervention. Copyright (c) PNG Publications All rights reserved.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 615-627 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | American journal of health behavior |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2012 |
Keywords
- Cessation aids
- Smoking cessation
- Theory of planned behavior