Only 12.2% of workplaces offer non-smoking support and instruction. This study examined the effect of free non-smoking instruction among 117 male smokers working at a private company and surveyed the actual situation of the smokers using a questionnaire before and after the instruction.
Ninety-six subjects responded to the questionnaires; those who scored 3 points or lower on the FTND were classified as belonging to a "low-value group, " and those who scored 4 points or higher were classified as belonging to an "average, high-value group. " Subjects who were not interested in quitting were classified as "uninterested stage, " while those who were interested were classified as "interested stage. " The data points between these two groups were then compared.
No significant difference in the number of successful quitters was seen between the two groups; however, the FTND scores of the "low-value group" and the "average, high-value group" were significantly different. Smoking stress relief, non-smoking experiences, and other factors are the most likely explanations for these significant differences.
In addition, significant differences in the reasons given for quitting smoking (such as bad for health, body odor or bad breath, and financial concerns) were observed between the "interested stage" and the "uninterested stage" groups. The results of this study suggest that the approach to providing future smoking cessation instruction should be reconsidered.