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The Factors Related to Tobacco Craving in Smoking Workers

Objective：The aim of this study is to examine the factors related to tobacco craving in smoking workers using Tobacco Craving Questionnaires (TCQ) and other measurements. Methods： Subjects of this study were 201 male working smokers, 18 to 65 years of age. Subjects were divided into two groups determined by the measurement of their tobacco craving level using the TCQ. Depending on their scores, the upper 25% were classified into the group with high TCQ scores (N=50), and the lower 25% were classified into the group with low TCQ scores (N= 52). Between the two groups, we compared the social demo-graphical scale, drinking and smoking habits, Fagerström Tolerance Questionnaire (FTQ), the Korean Occupational Stress Scale-Brief version (KOSS-B), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and CAGE questionnaire. Results：The group with high TCQ scores had more familial history of smoking than the group with low TCQ scores. The group with high TCQ scores had higher average and maximum drinks per day compared to the group with low TCQ scores. In addition, the scores of FTQ, KOSS-B, STAI, BDI, and CAGE were significantly greater for the group with high TCQ scores. When the significant variables between two groups were entered into the logistic regression analysis, the scores of FTQ, BDI and CAGE were identified as a significant risk factors for tobacco craving. Conclusion：This study presents that tobacco craving is significantly related to nicotine dependence, depression and alcohol dependence. Therefore, it is necessary to examine the alcohol use history, mood symptoms, in addition to smoking history, for successful cessation of smoking.