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Table 3 Reasons given for attempting to quit

From: Attitudes to smoking cessation and triggers to relapse among Chinese male smokers

 

N *

% of sample (N = 201)

95% C.I.

Health concern (for self and family)

155

77.1

70.7 – 82.7

Cost

108

53.7

46.6 – 60.8

Family pressure

60

29.9

23.6 – 36.7

Advice and example from others

72

35.8

29.2 – 42.9

Restrictions on smoking (in workplace, on public transportation, at home)

53

26.4

20.4 – 33.0

Social stigma

45

22.4

16.8 – 28.8

  1. * Respondents could indicate multiple answers to this item.