Smoking relapse situations among a community-recruited sample of Spanish daily smokers

Publication date: December 2017
Source:Addictive Behaviors, Volume 75
Author(s): Bárbara Piñeiro, Ana López-Durán, Carmela Martínez-Vispo, Elena Fernández del Río, Úrsula Martínez, Rubén Rodríguez-Cano, M. Carmen Míguez, Elisardo Becoña
IntroductionRelapse is a common factor within the behavior change process. However, there is scarce and limited knowledge of smoking relapse situations in population-based samples. The aim of this study was to identify smoking relapse situations among a sample of Spanish relapsers from the general population.MethodsA sample of 775 relapsers was recruited among the general population using a snowball method. Participants completed a survey including sociodemographic, smoking-related and psychopathology variables. Smoking relapse situations were identified through specific questions assessing different aspects related to the last relapse episode.ResultsThe majority of smoking relapse situations were attributed to positive affect (36.6%) and negative affect (34.3%), followed by lack of control (10.1%), smoking habit (6.7%), craving or nicotine withdrawal (6.3%), and social pressure (5.9%). Being unemployed and having a mental disorder in the past increased the likelihood of relapse in situations of negative affect. Being single and having quit smoking to save money were associated with an increased likelihood of relapse in situations of positive affect.ConclusionsAffect plays a significant role in smoking relapse among a community sample of unassisted Spanish smokers. Relapse may be much more of an affective and situational process than a habit, physiological or social pressure. Findings from this study may help develop tailored community smoking relapse prevention strategies or programs.



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