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Table 3 Quotes from a participant who successfully used NRT to achieve temporary abstinence in his home

From: The role of nicotine replacement therapy for temporary abstinence in the home to protect children from environmental tobacco smoke exposure: a qualitative study with disadvantaged smokers

a:

Cohabiting male, 16-24: “Just thought it would be easier instead of smoking inside, it’s easier just to go outside and then your son’s safe and your kids are safe then if you don’t smoke in front of them”

b:

“That’s when [I had cravings] I used to chew the, er, chewing gum as well. A couple of hours it used to work then I’d just think, used to think go outside and have one”

c:

“I’d love to start using like stuff like that to quit altogether as well”