| Characteristic | Share of respondents |
|---|---|
| Just quit / decided it was time / quit cold turkey | 48% |
| Will power / commitment / mind over matter | 8% |
| Support from family, friends / prayer | 6% |
| Used nicotine patch | 5% |
| Was experiencing health issues related to smoking | 5% |
| Stopped being around people who smoke | 4% |
| Used chewing gum / candy / seeds / lozenges to help | 3% |
| Used electronic cigarette | 3% |
| Cut down, then quit | 2% |
| Used prescription drugs | 2% |
| Became pregnant | 1% |
| Used hypnosis | 1% |
| Used nicotine gum | 1% |
| Other | 12% |
| Nothing | 2% |
| No opinion | 3% |
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Release date
July 2013
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Region
United States
Survey time period
July 10-14, 2013
Number of respondents
546 respondents
Age group
18 years and older
Special properties
Former smokers
Method of interview
Telephone interview
Supplementary notes
According to the source: "Percentages total more than 100% due to multiple responses."
The source poses the question as follows: "Trying to be as specific as possible, what strategies or methods for quitting smoking were the most effective for you?"
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