Publications by authors named "Mi Sook Ahn"
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on Korean men with cardiovascular disease (CVD) to understand factors influencing their smoking behavior, highlighting that Korea has the world's highest smoking rates among men.
- Data was gathered through structured interviews and medical records from 97 hospitalized men, revealing that many were married, employed, and had a high school education or more, with 65% considered nicotine-dependent.
- Key predictors of smoking addiction included lower education, early smoking onset, and higher daily cigarette consumption, emphasizing the need for targeted smoking cessation interventions in this demographic to improve health outcomes.
Article Synopsis
- High smoking rates among South Korean men are linked to increased cardiovascular disease, prompting a study on their beliefs and intentions regarding smoking cessation.
- Participants showed a high intention to quit smoking (93%) but only 78% acknowledged its health benefits; many preferred to quit without assistance.
- Factors influencing confidence in quitting included marital status, alcohol dependence, and early onset of smoking, suggesting that targeted education and interventions are necessary to support their quitting efforts.
