摘要：Objective: To investigate selected constructs of the transtheoretical model (TTM) of behavior change regarding smoking behavior among people in the preparation stage, as well as motivation for cessation and nicotine dependency. Methods: A convenience sample of 123 smokers, during between June to and September 2011, completed the Persian version of the short form of a smoking questionnaire based on TTM, the Fagerstrom nicotine dependence test, and the motivational test. Results: Motivation for cessation was great (16.35 ± 2.45). The negative affects of self-efficacy were higher than those to other situations (4.02 ± 0.84). The pros and cons of smoking were 2.69 ± 1.00 and 3.78 ± 0.78, respectively. Temptation was influenced by nicotine dependency ( P P Conclusion : The results confirm the role of temptation, increase in the cons, decrease in the pros, and nicotine dependency.
关键词：Transtheoretical Model; Stages of Change; Decisional Balance; Temptation; Smoking Behavior; Nicotine Dependency; Motivation for Cessation
