Association of Smoking Cessation with Socioeconomic Status and Health Related Quality of Life: Novel Indicator from Low Income Countries

Using statistics from two LICs, namely Pakistan and Bangladesh, this research looks at if there is a correlation between socioeconomic position and achievement in cessation. A study in Pakistan and Bangladesh involving 628 smokers found that those who quit smoking had higher levels of favorable affect and lower negative impact, as well as improved HR-QOL. The study used various tests, including the Quality of Life Inventory (QOLI), Positive and Negative Affect Scale (PANAS), Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS), and Kansas Marital Satisfaction Scale. The results showed significant disparities in HR-QOL from baseline to Years 3 among smokers and quitters. There were no significant effects of sex, age, or education on QOL-Total or HR-QOL at Year 3. However, there were disparities in the degree of change for QOL subscales between smokers and successful quitters. Those who quit experienced a decrease in negative impact, while those who continued to smoke showed a slight rise. Cumulative stressors did not vary significantly between smokers and quitters, but smokers reported more stressor incidence in Year 3. The current study found that in both nations with low incomes (Pakistan and Bangladesh), effective smokers stated less stress, more effectively impact, and a better standard of life compared to continuing smokers. The findings suggest that quitting smoking can lead to improved health, well-being, and overall quality of life.