title: The Process of Cessation Among Current Tobacco Smokers: A Cross-Sectional Data Analysis From 21 Countries, Global Adult Tobacco Survey, 2009-2013.
abstract: We analyzed data from the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) from 21 countries to categorize smokers by stages of cessation and highlight interventions that could be tailored to each stage. GATS is a nationally representative household survey that measures tobacco use and other key indicators by using a standardized protocol. The distribution of smokers into precontemplation, contemplation, and preparation stages varied by country. Using the stages of change model, each country can design and implement effective interventions suitable to its cultural, social, and economic situations to help smokers advance successfully through the stages of cessation.
authors.affiliation: Global Tobacco Control Branch, Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway, NE, MS F-79, Atlanta, GA 30341. Email: vyp7@cdc.gov.
authors.forename: Lazarous
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Mbulo
authors.affiliation: Global Tobacco Control Branch, Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia.
authors.forename: Krishna M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Palipudi
authors.affiliation: Global Tobacco Control Branch, Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia.
authors.forename: Glenda
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Nelson-Blutcher
authors.affiliation: Department of Behavioral Sciences, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, Georgia.
authors.forename: Komanduri S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Murty
authors.affiliation: Global Tobacco Control Branch, Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia.
authors.forename: Samira
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Asma
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D016000:Cluster Analysis; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D014943:Global Health / Q000639:trends*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006293:Health Promotion; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D033182:Intention; D008297:Male; D008960:Models, Psychological; D012927:Social Control, Informal; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D064424:Tobacco Use / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology*; D020340:Tobacco Use Cessation / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology; D014944:World Health Organization