Psychosocial predictors of consumption of sweets following smoking cessation.
The use of a theoretical model to predict consumption of sweet-tasting high-calorie foods following smoking cessation was investigated. The model included eight predictors: habit, intention, attitudes, subjective norms, self-efficacy, perceived barriers, social support, and smoking cessation. One hundred and fourteen individuals completed pre- and post-questionnaires and made pre- and post-snack choices at smoking cessation programs. Pretest consumption of sweets (habit), pretest intention to avoid eating sweets, and posttest smoking status explained 42% of posttest consumption of sweets. Ex-smokers reported eating more sweets and chose more sweet snacks than did subjects who continued to smoke.
University of Maryland, School of Nursing, Baltimore 21201-1579.
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D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002182:Candy; D002149:Energy Intake; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D005518:Food Preferences; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008960:Models, Psychological; D012650:Self Disclosure; D016540:Smoking Cessation / Q000523:psychology*; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires