Table 2 Tobacco use characteristics of current smokers (N = 152)
Characteristic | na | (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age of smoking initiation (years) (Median = 14) | ||
   7-14 | 78 | (51.7) |
   15+ | 73 | (48.3) |
Average daily smoking intensity, last 30 days | Â | Â |
   Light smoker (≤ 10 cigarettes/day) | 75 | (49.3) |
   Moderate-to-heavy smoker (> 10 cigarettes/day) | 77 | (50.7) |
Presence of other smoker in household | Â | Â |
   No | 70 | (46.1) |
   Yes | 82 | (53.9) |
Change in smoking level since testing HIV+ | Â | Â |
   Cut down | 68 | (44.7) |
   About the same | 58 | (38.2) |
   Increased | 26 | (17.1) |
Readiness to quit smoking (Stage of change) | Â | Â |
   Pre-contemplation | 100 | (66.2) |
   Contemplation | 26 | (17.2) |
   Preparation | 25 | (16.6) |
Prior quit attempt, last 12 months | Â | Â |
   No | 74 | (48.7) |
   Yes | 78 | (51.3) |