Table 1 Proportional distribution of expanded sample of current smokers (n = 500) by selected variables, 14 years or older, Brazil, 2005/2006
From: How smokers may react to cigarette taxes and price increases in Brazil: data from a national survey
Characteristics | Percentage | 95% CI for percentage |
|---|---|---|
Sex | ||
Female | 37.8 | (32.9-42.8) |
Male | 62.2 | (57.2-67.1) |
Age group (years) | ||
14-19 | 5.3 | (3.5-7.0) |
20-39 | 46.5 | (41.0-51.9) |
40-59 | 36.4 | (31.1-41.6) |
60 or more | 11.9 | (8.5-15.3) |
School level (years of schooling) | ||
Up to 9 | 71.3 | (66.2-76.4) |
9 or more | 28.7 | (23.6-33.8) |
Employment status | ||
Unemployed | 36.2 | (30.8-41.5) |
Employed | 63.8 | (58.5-69.2) |
Time to first cigarette (TTFC) | ||
<30 min | 46.3 | (40.0-52.5) |
≥30 min | 53.7 | (47.5-60.0) |
Number of cigarettes per day | ||
>20 | 11.2 | (8.1-14.3) |
≤20 | 88.8 | (85.7-91.9) |
Stage of change | ||
Precontemplation | 65.1 | (59.3-70.8) |
Contemplation | 21.2 | (16.8-25.5) |
Preparation | 13.8 | (10.0-17.5) |