smoking cessation

nicotine addiction

lack of knowledge concerning health risks

low self-efficacy

Normalization of smoking in certain communities or cultures

High availability of tobacco products

Limited community-level anti-smoking campaigns

Weak enforcement of smoke-free laws

Low tobacco taxes

Lack of funding for cessation programs at the state/local level

Family/friends who smoke

lack of emotional/social support to quit

peer pressure

Limited access to cessation programs at work or school

Inadequate healthcare provider support

Lack of insurance coverage for cessation tools (e.g., nicotine patches, counseling)