Exploring the Role of Religion in Smoking Cessation.
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2011-04
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AIM: Religiosity has been associated with positive mental health. These activities have
important role in promoting positive behaviors. Assessing the relationship religiosity with
smoking behavior. Method: The Religious Background and Behaviors Questionnaire,
Fagerstrom test of Nicotine Dependence and Smoking data sheet were administered on
32 male subjects in the age range of 30 to 60 years. Results : Subjects having high tobacco
dependence were less likely to involve in religiosity. Conclusion: It has implications for
involvement of religiosity and its practice in the promotion of positive health behaviors.
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Smoking, Religiosity and Positive Health
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Sharma Manoj Kumar, Suman L N, Manjula M, Marimuthu P, Ahmad Mehfooz. Exploring the Role of Religion in Smoking Cessation. Delhi Psychiatry journal. 2011 Apr; 14 (1): 129-132.