Table 2 Smoking-related characteristics of the newly diagnosed TB patients who smoke (N = 80)

Support the on-going government campaigns against tobacco use - e.g., "Tak Nak" program

Yes

62 (78.5%)

No

3 (3.8%)

Not sure

14 (17.7%)

Truthfulness of tobacco industry to Malaysian people with regards to the serious health consequences of tobacco use

Yes

26 (32.9%)

No

26 (32.9%)

Not sure

27 (34.2%)

Age of first time cigarette use

≤13 years

13 (16.3%)

14-15 years

22 (27.5%)

16-17 years

11 (13.8%)

18-19 years

19 (23.8%)

≥20 years

15 (18.8%)

Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND)

High (7-10)

22 (27.5%)

Moderate (4-6)

41 (51.3%)

Minimal (<4)

17 (21.3%)

Previous quitting smoking attempt

Have ever tried quitting smoking

33 (41.2%)

Have been abstinent for more than 6 months

2 (2.5%)

Have not tried quitting smoking before

45 (56.3%)

Current stage of behavior change

Preparation

40 (50.0%)

Pre-contemplation or contemplation

40 (50.0%)