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Changes in smoking associated with hospitalization: quit rates, predictive variables, and intervention implications
R E Glasgow1, V J Stevens, T M Vogt
1Oregon Research Institute, Eugene 97401.
American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP
|August 7, 1991
Summary
Hospitalization offers a key opportunity for smoking cessation. While many patients attempt to quit post-discharge, heavy smokers show higher cessation rates, suggesting targeted interventions are effective.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Clinical Medicine
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Hospitalization presents a critical window for initiating smoking cessation interventions.
- Understanding patient behaviors during and after hospitalization is crucial for developing effective strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the frequency of smoking cessation behaviors during and after hospitalization.
- To identify factors associated with these cessation outcomes.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted with 526 health maintenance organization (HMO) members who smoked prior to hospitalization.
- Participants were hospitalized for non-pregnancy, non-terminal conditions.
Main Results:
- 51% of subjects abstained from smoking during hospitalization.
- 37% attempted to quit after hospitalization, with 16% remaining abstinent at one year.
- Older patients and those with circulatory/respiratory diagnoses were more likely to abstain and attempt quitting.
- Heavier smokers demonstrated significantly higher cessation rates (26%) at follow-up compared to light/moderate smokers (10-11%).
Conclusions:
- Hospitals can serve as effective settings for smoking cessation programs, particularly for heavy smokers.
- Further research is needed to evaluate the impact of smokefree hospital policies on long-term smoking cessation rates.