Quitting smoking: a review of the social science publications

This review of the social science publications on trajectories to quit smoking begins with an account of surveys looking at methods used to help smokers quit and professionals involved in helping them. The second part of the report deals with studies analysing the impact of socioeconomic variables on smoking behaviour and/or cessation.

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In the first part, the available research indicates that the majority of smokers choose to quit spontaneously and without help, despite the existence of numerous systems and methods.

The second part of the report presents research that highlights the impact of socio-economic position on the experience of tobacco withdrawal.

Publication type
Reports
Publication date
Language
Français
Author(s)
RIVIEREZ
Isaora
Edited by
OFDT
Number of pages
40
ISBN
979-10-92728-73-6
Products & addictions
e-Cigarette
Tobacco
Themes
Treatment
Specific population(s)
Adults
Vulnerable groups
Territories
France
Dispositif d'enquête et d'observation
Sociological and qualitative surveys

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