Table 3

Reasons given for attempting to quit


N *
% of sample (N = 201)
95% C.I.

Health concern (for self and family)
155
77.1
70.7 – 82.7
Cost
108
53.7
46.6 – 60.8
Family pressure
60
29.9
23.6 – 36.7
Advice and example from others
72
35.8
29.2 – 42.9
Restrictions on smoking (in workplace, on public transportation, at home)
53
26.4
20.4 – 33.0
Social stigma
45
22.4
16.8 – 28.8

* Respondents could indicate multiple answers to this item.

Yang et al. BMC Public Health 2006 6:65   doi:10.1186/1471-2458-6-65