Objectives: To provide initial insight into how the COVID-19 pandemic could affect smoking behaviors and cessation efforts that were underway at its onset. Methods: An additional survey was added to follow-up assessments in an ongoing smoking cessation study for nondaily smokers: a measure of impact of COVID-19 and a subset of previously administered scales measuring smoking, emotional well-being, and alcohol use. Pre?post tests were conducted (84???28 days apart). Results: Participants (81/100 of enrolled; 67% female, 75% white, 10% Hispanic, 37???11 years old) reported experiencing changes regarding work (35% income reduction/loss; 35% remote work) and living situation (15% consolidated residences). Participants reported their motivation to quit smoking ?slightly? increased after COVID-19 (p?0.001), more so in those having achieved 30-day abstinence (p?=?0.0045). Worry, fear, and a desire to support the greater good increased (ps?
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