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A community-wide smoking cessation program: Quit and Win 1998 in Olmsted county
I T Croghan1, M R O'Hara, D R Schroeder
1Nicotine Research Center, Mayo Clinic and Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA. crighan.ivana@mayo.edu
Community stop smoking contests effectively engage smokers and their support networks, leading to reduced tobacco use. Quit and Win saw 42% abstinence during the contest and 11% at one year.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
- Tobacco Control
Background:
- Community-wide stop smoking contests aim to reduce cigarette smoking.
- Public education on smoking hazards is a secondary goal.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the Quit and Win stop smoking contest.
- To assess changes in knowledge and attitudes regarding smoking hazards.
Main Methods:
- Community residents aged 15+ could join the smoking or supporter contest.
- Pre- and post-contest telephone surveys assessed knowledge and attitudes.
Main Results:
- 42% of 304 smokers reported abstinence during the 4-week contest; 11% at 1 year.
- Higher education, non-smoking household, and support person involvement predicted abstinence.
- The contest improved local attitudes and knowledge of smoking hazards.
Conclusions:
- Community-based stop smoking contests are effective tools.
- These contests successfully engage smokers and their support systems.
- Successful reduction in tobacco use is achievable through community contests.
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