Leveraging process models of self-regulation to understand self-quitting in Scotland
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Dundee
Department Name: Psychology
Abstract
Tobacco is a global public health problem, with a particular prevalence in Scotland. 19% of the Scottish adult population currently smoke, increasing to 32% among the most deprived communities1,2. This prevalence translates into almost 10,000 smoking-related deaths per year3, and a society-wide economic cost of approximately £1.1 billion4. NHS Scotland alone would save ~£13.4 million/year from a 1% reduction in smoking5.
Given the considerable harm caused by tobacco, the Scottish Government aims to reduce smoking rates to 5% by 20346, and the majority of smokers-over 70%-share the ambition to quit1. However, smoking rates have been static since 2013, with slight increases among the most deprived groups1. This persistence of smoking indicates a need for increased understanding of successful smoking cessation.
Given the considerable harm caused by tobacco, the Scottish Government aims to reduce smoking rates to 5% by 20346, and the majority of smokers-over 70%-share the ambition to quit1. However, smoking rates have been static since 2013, with slight increases among the most deprived groups1. This persistence of smoking indicates a need for increased understanding of successful smoking cessation.
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Eftychia Marathia (Student) |
Studentship Projects
Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
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ES/P000681/1 | 01/10/2017 | 30/09/2027 | |||
2299526 | Studentship | ES/P000681/1 | 05/10/2020 | 01/04/2024 | Eftychia Marathia |