Detection of nicotine dependence and smoking profiles in smokers in Kuwait

Abstract EN

A sample of 100 smokers in Kuwait was studied for smoking profiles and nicotine dependence.

A 15-item American questionnaire was applied to the sample cases for detection of smoking cessation.

A score indicative of nicotine dependence has been recorded by the great majority of smokers.

Almost all the sample members expressed their wish to quit smoking and admitted that they stopped smoking or tried to do so in the past.

The smokers concerns about quitting and the methods they thought of to help them quit were assessed.

Responses of smokers could serve in predicting physiological discomfort which might accompany quitting.

Moreover, their responses could serve as a cue for discussing with them how to quit smoking, and at the same time be a predictor as to their ability to success in quitting.

The need to take this information into consideration while planning for smoking control strategies was then emphasized.