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Community-based tobacco control program: the Mamre study, a demonstration project.

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  • 1Chronic Diseases of Lifestyle Unit, Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa. ksteyn@mrc.ac.zsa

Ethnicity & Disease
|July 18, 2001
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A community-based tobacco control program in South Africa successfully reduced smoking rates and increased quitting. This low-cost initiative demonstrated feasibility and community engagement in Mamre.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Community Interventions
  • Tobacco Control

Background:

  • Tobacco use remains a significant public health issue globally and in South Africa.
  • Community-based programs are crucial for effective, localized health interventions.
  • Mamre, South Africa, was selected for a demonstration project to address tobacco use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility of a 5-year community-based tobacco control program in Mamre.
  • To measure changes in smoking and quitting rates before and after the intervention.
  • To assess community engagement with tobacco cessation activities.

Main Methods:

  • A low-cost, community-collaborative tobacco intervention program was implemented.
  • Trained community members delivered smoking cessation programs and advice.

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  • Cross-sectional surveys in 1989 (n=1238) and 1996 (n=974) collected demographic, smoking, and quitting data.

    • Main Results:

    • The community actively participated in smoking cessation events.
    • Smoking rates significantly decreased (OR 0.82) and quitting rates significantly increased (OR 0.74) during the intervention.
    • Quitters were more likely to be older, hypertensive, obese, non-drinkers, and aware of health warnings.

    Conclusions:

    • A low-cost, community-based tobacco control program was successfully implemented in Mamre.
    • The program fostered enthusiasm, built cessation skills, and significantly reduced smoking prevalence.
    • Community collaboration is key to effective tobacco control initiatives.