Smoking in Pakistan and their Psychological Behavioral Effects on Community‎

Abstract

In Pakistan, almost 60% of smokers wish to give up. Few, though, are successful, and the majority of those that are need five or seven tries before giving up for good. It is challenging to recover from nicotine addiction because it is a complex condition. One of the most crucial elements in quitting smoking is motivation, which is influenced by a number of genetic, physiological, environmental, and psychological factors. This article reviews the literature on the psychological elements of smoking behavior, emphasizing the role that a smoker's personality traits have in making quitting difficult. It explains the relationship that smoking has with personality and with the main psychiatric conditions.‎ Research indicates that smokers exhibit higher levels of extroversion, anxiety, tenseness, impulsivity, and neuroticism and psychoticism compared to nonsmokers or ex-smokers. There is also substantial evidence in the literature linking smoking to mental health conditions like depression and schizophrenia. Comprehending the psychological aspects linked to tobacco use and addiction might enhance the creation and enhancement of therapeutic approaches for use in programs for quitting smoking, in addition to initiatives focused on prevention and education.‎