Withdrawal symptoms and previous attempts to quit smoking: associations with self-efficacy

Subst Use Misuse. 1997 Jan;32(2):133-48. doi: 10.3109/10826089709027303.

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between self-efficacy and sustained smoking cessation in Dutch quitters attending a group program for smoking cessation in 1991. Increase in self-efficacy during treatment was found to be a predictor of outcome after controlling for demographic characteristics and cessation history variables. Relapsers (n = 75) showed more negative relationships between self-efficacy and withdrawal symptoms than long-term abstainers (n = 58). Relapsers who were more depressed during the attempt under study were less self-efficacious at the end of treatment. In addition, the duration of the previous attempt to quit smoking proved to be differently associated with self-efficacy for quitters and relapsers.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Discriminant Analysis
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Multivariate Analysis
  • Prognosis
  • Sampling Studies
  • Self-Assessment*
  • Smoking Cessation / psychology*
  • Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / physiopathology*
  • Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / psychology*
  • Tobacco Use Disorder / psychology*
  • Tobacco Use Disorder / therapy
  • Volition*