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Table 4 Most influential trigger to smoke during a period of abstinence

From: Attitudes to smoking cessation and triggers to relapse among Chinese male smokers

 

N

% of sample (N = 201)

95% C.I.

In social situations (e.g., in the company of other smokers, etc)

62

30.8

24.5 – 37.7

After a meal

29

14.4

9.9 – 20.1

When feeling negative, or down

27

13.4

9.0 – 18.9

When feeling positive, or elated

22

10.9

7.0 – 16.1

When feeling stressed

18

9.0

5.4 – 13.8

When feeling tired

12

6.0

3.1 – 10.2

During entertainment (Playing cards for money, playing Majiang, watching sport, etc.)

10

5.0

2.4 – 8.9

While reading or writing

9

4.5

2.1 – 8.3

When alone

7

3.5

1.4 – 7.0

In the presence of alcohol

4

2.0

0.5 – 5.0