Factors associated with stage of behavior change and willingness to quit
smoking among people living with HIV In Taiwan
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Title
Factors associated with stage of behavior change and willingness to quit
smoking among people living with HIV In Taiwan
smoking among people living with HIV In Taiwan
Subject
HIV; readiness; smoking; smoking cessation; stage of change;
willingness
willingness
Description
Background: The prevalence of smoking among people living with HIV is
double than general population. There is no specific guideline for smoking
cessation in this population thus many of HIV-smoker receive unproven
treatment that led to low adherence and high relapse.
Purpose: The aim of this study was to identify the stage of behavior change
and willingness to quit smoking, and to determine their associated factors
among people living with HIV.
Methods: A cross-sectional design was conducted at an HIV/AIDS hospital
in southern Taiwan. of 423 people living with HIV, the mean age was 37.43
(SD=10.99) years and 97.9% were male.
Results:About 33.9% were a current smoker, 22.9% were in pre-
contemplation stage, and 33.3% willing to quit smoking. Age, education,
CD4 cell counts, viral load, having diabetic and hepatitis B, and exposure
to smoking cessation information were associated with stage of behavior
change. Smoking 2-3 times a month (aOR=9.33, 95%CI= 1.45-60.2) and
having heard about smoking cessation were significant predictors for
willingness to quit smoking (aOR= 3.67, 95 CI= 3.67-9.06).
Conclusion: Our findings suggest to design an intervention according to
HIV-smoker stage of behavior change for successful smoking cessation.
Additionally, it is important to address patients’ clinical conditions including
smoking frequency and exposure to information related to smoking cessation.
double than general population. There is no specific guideline for smoking
cessation in this population thus many of HIV-smoker receive unproven
treatment that led to low adherence and high relapse.
Purpose: The aim of this study was to identify the stage of behavior change
and willingness to quit smoking, and to determine their associated factors
among people living with HIV.
Methods: A cross-sectional design was conducted at an HIV/AIDS hospital
in southern Taiwan. of 423 people living with HIV, the mean age was 37.43
(SD=10.99) years and 97.9% were male.
Results:About 33.9% were a current smoker, 22.9% were in pre-
contemplation stage, and 33.3% willing to quit smoking. Age, education,
CD4 cell counts, viral load, having diabetic and hepatitis B, and exposure
to smoking cessation information were associated with stage of behavior
change. Smoking 2-3 times a month (aOR=9.33, 95%CI= 1.45-60.2) and
having heard about smoking cessation were significant predictors for
willingness to quit smoking (aOR= 3.67, 95 CI= 3.67-9.06).
Conclusion: Our findings suggest to design an intervention according to
HIV-smoker stage of behavior change for successful smoking cessation.
Additionally, it is important to address patients’ clinical conditions including
smoking frequency and exposure to information related to smoking cessation.
Creator
Linlin Lindayani1* , Yiin-Lai, MS2 , Wen-Chien Ko3 , Jung-Der Wang4
, Nai-Ying Ko2,5
, Nai-Ying Ko2,5
Source
http://jkp.fkep.unpad.ac.id/index.
php/jkp
php/jkp
Date
December 25, 2025
Contributor
peri irawan
Format
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Language
english
Type
text
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Citation
Linlin Lindayani1* , Yiin-Lai, MS2 , Wen-Chien Ko3 , Jung-Der Wang4
, Nai-Ying Ko2,5, “Factors associated with stage of behavior change and willingness to quit
smoking among people living with HIV In Taiwan,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 12, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/10823.
smoking among people living with HIV In Taiwan,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 12, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/10823.