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KMID : 1039620160060060604
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Korean Journal of Family Practice
2016 Volume.6 No. 6 p.604 ~ p.609
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Association of Obesity with Smoking Cessation in Korean Female
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Kwon Ji-Eun
Jang Young-Keun
Kim Seong-Wook
Kim Woo-Taek
Shin Dong-Lyol
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Abstract
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Background: Smoking cessation is related to an increased risk of weight gain; however, data regarding the association between an “already obese” status and smoking cessation attempt or plan are inconsistent, especially in female Asians. In this study, the association between general and central obesity and an attempt or planning to quit smoking in female Korean adults was investigated.
Methods: We identified 554 female adult smokers who participated in a cross-sectional survey (Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2010-2013). Smoking cessation status was assessed by using self-report questionnaires, and obesity was defined according to the World Health Organization criteria for Western Pacific Region. The chi-square test was used to assess the general characteristics of the female smokers, and a multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to calculate odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs).
Results: The female adult tobacco users with general and central obesity were less likely to report having attempted to quit smoking (OR, 0.56; 95% CI, 0.39-0.95). Moreover, having a smoking cessation plan had no significant effect on obesity. After adjustment for related factors such as age, alcohol drinking, exercise, metabolic diseases, and depression, generally obese smokers showed less tendency to quit (OR, 0.50; 95% CI, 0.30-0.85) or plan to quit smoking (OR, 0.51; 95% CI, 0.29-0.91).
Conclusion: A significant association was observed between attempting or planning to quit smoking and obesity in obese female smokers. The obese female adult smokers in Korea are less likely to implement a cessation plan or attempt to quit smoking.
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KEYWORD
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Smoking Cessation, Body Mass Index, Central Obese, Obese, Korean, Female
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