Abstract:

Purpose: Psychological addiction and the desire to smoke are as important as physical addiction to smoking. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of people who want to quit smoking on their levels of addiction and their desire to quit smoking. Patients and Method: This study, which is an analytical type of cutting-edge, was conducted in individuals who apply to a cutting-edge clinic between January 10, 2020 and April 30, 2020. Participants' sociodemographic information form, Fagerström Nikotin Addiction Test (FNBT) and Psychological Addiction Assessment Test (SPBDT) scales were applied and carbon monoxide (CO) levels were measured. Motivational interviews were conducted and, if necessary, treatments were organized. A month later, the patient’s CO levels were again measured and the smoking desire measurement (CIAO) was applied. The CO level was 5 ppm and those above were considered to be unable to leave the station. Results: The average age of 176 smoking patients involved in the study was 37.68±11.89 years and 81.3% were men. The average package/year consumption was 23.42±16,06, the FNBT average was 6.13±2.39 and CO 13.33±6.31 ppm. The SPBDT scale score average was 15.19±2.63 (8-24) points found. According to the FNBT score, 41.5% of patients were highly dependent, while 6.8% (n=12) were seriously dependent. A month later, the control CO levels of patients who were checked were found at 5,03±3,03 ppm. According to this, 67.6 percent of patients were unable to quit smoking and the average AI score was 33.56 ± 15.71. The average FNBT, SPBT, and SIA scale were statistically significantly lower than the FNBT, SPBT, and SIA scale of those who could not quit smoking (p=0,015, p<0,001 and p=0,025 respectively). The result is that those who are psychically addicted to smoking have a low smoking success. Psychological addictions, such as nicotine addiction, should also be assessed and the ways to cope with the smoking desire during motivational conversations should be instantly analyzed.