Weight control smoking among sedentary women

This study examined characteristics associated with weight control smoking among 281 sedentary women enrolled in a smoking cessation trial. A series o f regression models were developed to identify predictors of weight control smoking as measured by the Smoking Situations Questionnaire. Predictor var iables included demographic variables, dietary intake, weight gain followin g previous quit attempts, dietary restraint, self-efficacy for weight manag ement, smoking behavior, exercise behavior, negative affect and psychologic al constructs relevant to smoking cessation, and exercise adoption. In the final predictor model, anticipation of weight gain in the current quit atte mpt, higher dietary restraint, younger age, greater Fagerstrom scores, grea ter number of pounds gained in previous quit attempts, and lower levels of self-efficacy to manage weight in negative affect situations were associate d with smoking for weight control. Treatment implications for women who smo ke for weight control reasons are discussed. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Ltd.