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Evaluation of a smoking cessation programme that uses behaviour modification.

J Brown1, W Parr, M Bates

  • 1School of Psychology, Victoria University of Wellington.

The New Zealand Medical Journal
|December 22, 1999
PubMed
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The Isis Stop Smoking Programme achieved a 69% success rate. Lower cigarette consumption at the start and professional occupations predicted success, while younger females showed high success rates.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Smoking cessation programs are crucial for public health.
  • Understanding predictors of success in smoking cessation is vital for program improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the end-of-course success rate of the Isis Stop Smoking Programme.
  • To identify demographic, socioeconomic, and behavioral predictors of smoking cessation success.

Main Methods:

  • Statistical analysis of questionnaire data from 1016 Isis participants.
  • Data collected at the program's outset.

Main Results:

  • Overall success rate was 69% at program completion.
  • Pre-program cigarette consumption was the strongest predictor of success.

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  • Other predictors included commitment to quit, nicotine yield, years smoking, and age.
  • Young females and professional/technical workers had higher success rates.
  • Unemployed, self-employed, and students had lower success rates.

    • Conclusions:

    • Projected one-year non-smoking rate is approximately 33% based on historical data.
    • Further research is recommended to confirm long-term success rates.