Does a typical contemplator exist? Three clusters of smokers in contemplation

The aim of this study is to test whether subtypes exist among smokers in contemplation. Data from 194 adult smokers that participated in a randomized controlled trial testing the effectiveness of a computer-tailored smoking cessation program in Dutch general practices were used for secondary analysi...

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Published in:Health education research 2010-02, Vol.25 (1), p.61-73
Main Authors: Smit, E. S., Hoving, C., de Vries, H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Cessation
Chi-Square Test
Cluster Analysis
Cross-Sectional Studies
Demographic aspects
Demography
Female
Health technology assessment
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Motivation
ORIGINAL ARTICLES
Patient Education as Topic - methods
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
Self Efficacy
Selfefficacy
Smoking
Smoking - psychology
Smoking Cessation - methods
Smoking Cessation - psychology
Subtypes
Young Adult
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Summary:The aim of this study is to test whether subtypes exist among smokers in contemplation. Data from 194 adult smokers that participated in a randomized controlled trial testing the effectiveness of a computer-tailored smoking cessation program in Dutch general practices were used for secondary analysis. Cluster analysis was conducted based on baseline scores on pros and cons of quitting and self-efficacy to quit. Clusters were cross-sectionally compared for demographic variables and smoking characteristics with analyses of variance (ANOVA) and Chi-square tests. Logistic and multinomial regression analyses were used for longitudinal comparison for smoking behavior and stage of change at 6 months follow-up. Three clusters were identified: Early, Progressing and Disengaged Contemplators. Clusters differed significantly on all clustering variables (P 
ISSN:0268-1153
1465-3648
DOI:10.1093/her/cyp059