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Effectiveness of a computer-tailored smoking cessation program: a randomized trial.

J F Etter1, T V Perneger

  • 1Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Geneva, CMU, case postale, CH-1211 Geneva 4, Switzerland. etter@cmu.unige.ch

Archives of Internal Medicine
|December 26, 2001
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A new computer-tailored smoking cessation program significantly increased quitting rates. This scalable intervention offers a promising tool for widespread disease prevention efforts.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Preventive Medicine

Background:

  • Effective, large-scale smoking cessation programs are crucial for preventing cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
  • Current public health strategies necessitate accessible interventions for widespread adoption.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of a novel computer-tailored smoking cessation intervention.
  • To compare the outcomes of the tailored program against a no-intervention control group.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial was conducted in Switzerland involving 2934 daily smokers.
  • Participants received computer-tailored counseling letters and booklets based on stage of change, dependence, and self-efficacy.
  • Smoking abstinence was self-reported at 7 months post-intervention.

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Main Results:

  • The intervention group demonstrated a 2.6-fold increase in smoking abstinence compared to the control group (5.8% vs 2.2%, P<.001).
  • The program proved effective for individuals not motivated to quit at baseline (precontemplators).
  • Effectiveness was observed irrespective of participants' perceived difficulty in quitting.

Conclusions:

  • The computer-tailored program significantly enhances smoking cessation rates.
  • Its scalability makes it a valuable tool for population-level disease prevention.
  • This intervention can substantially contribute to reducing the burden of smoking-related diseases.