Identifying Subgroups among Hardcore Smokers: a Latent Profile Approach

作者: Jeroen Bommelé , Marloes Kleinjan , Tim M. Schoenmakers , William J. Burk , Regina van den Eijnden

DOI: 10.1371/JOURNAL.PONE.0133570

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摘要: textabstractIntroduction Hardcore smokers are who have little to no intention quit. Previous research suggests that there distinct subgroups among hardcore and these vary in the perceived pros cons of smoking quitting. Identifying could help develop individualized messages for group smokers. In this study we therefore used quitting identify profiles Methods A sample 510 completed an online survey on We a latent profile analysis possible To validate identified smokers, analysed data from 338 non-hardcore similar way. Results found three 'Receptive' (36%) many 'Ambivalent' (59%) were rather undecided towards 'Resistant' (5%) saw few Among groups 'receptive' (30%) 'ambivalent' (54%). However, third consisted 'disengaged' (16%), both Discussion based smoking. This indicates not homogenous group. Each might require different tobacco control approach. Our findings may particularly hard-to-reach Copyright:

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