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Table 5 Situations causing relapse among Chinese male smokers

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

 

N

% of sample (N = 201)

95% C.I.

In social situations (e.g., in the company of other smokers, etc)

69

34.3

27.7 – 41.3

When feeling negative, or down

27

13.4

9.0 – 18.9

When feeling positive, or elated

27

13.4

9.0 – 18.9

When alone

17

8.4

5.0 – 13.2

After a meal

15

7.4

4.2 – 12.0

During entertainment (Playing cards for money, playing Majiang, watching sport, etc.)

12

5.9

3.1 – 10.1

While reading or writing

11

5.4

2.7 – 9.5

When feeling tired

10

4.9

2.4 – 8.9

When feeling stressed

9

4.4

2.0 – 8.3

In the presence of alcohol

4

1.9

0.5 – 5.0