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

From: Tobacco use prevalence, knowledge, and attitudes among newly diagnosed tuberculosis patients in Penang State and Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Characteristic n (%)
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%)