Is unassisted smoking cessation choice and success associated with high mental stress? Evidence from six cities in China

• Published in: Tobacco induced diseases Vol. 22; no. October; pp. 1 - 11
• Main Authors: Yang, Tingzhong, Cottrell, Randall R., Wu, Dan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Greece European Publishing on behalf of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Diseases (ISPTID) 01.10.2024; European Publishing
• Subjects: cessation success; mental stress; Research Paper; unassisted smoking cessation; cessation success; mental stress; unassisted smoking cessation

Unassisted smoking cessation (USC) is a method of quitting smoking driven by self-determination without the support of professional cessation assistance. This approach may contribute to a potential decrease in overall smoking prevalence within a population. However, the factors potentially influenci...