Factors associated with weight changes in successful quitters participating in a smoking cessation program.

摘要: Abstract Objective To identify possible predictors of post-cessation weight gain in smoking abstainers. Patients and methods A sample 607 successful abstainers seen at the Centre for Tobacco-Dependent Prague, Czech Republic, between 2005 2010, was included this analysis. This followed up 1 year 47.9% women (N = 291) with mean age 48 years (18–85). Findings Post-cessation occurred 88.6% The after one year post-quit 5.1 kg (95% confidence interval 4.7–5.5 kg). Baseline characteristics associated increased a higher baseline rate (p  Conclusions Smokers who are more dependent have minimal physical activity risk gain. For these smokers, incorporating interventions targeting issue into tobacco dependence treatment is recommended. Further research should be done to reasons important quitting complication.