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[Telephone Quitline and changed smoking behavior]
1Pedagogisk-psykologisk tjeneste i Baerum Arnold Haukelands plass 10 1338 Sandvika. tove.bliksrud@chello.no
Summary
Quitline callers who received more frequent consultations showed significantly better smoking cessation rates compared to those with fewer consultations. Increased professional contact positively impacts quitting success.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Smoking cessation interventions are crucial for public health.
- The Norwegian Quitline offers support to individuals attempting to quit smoking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate smoking behavior changes in Norwegian Quitline callers.
- To determine if the extent of Quitline follow-up influences smoking cessation success.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study of two groups of Quitline callers post-initial contact.
- Follow-up group (n=324) received information and four consultations.
- Registration group (n=272) received information and two consultations.
Main Results:
- Both groups demonstrated significant smoking behavior improvement over one year.
- 18% of the follow-up group and 13% of the registration group became non-smokers.
- Smoking cessation rates were significantly higher in the group receiving more frequent consultations.
Conclusions:
- Individual benefit from professional consultation in smoking cessation is evident.
- More frequent and systematic contact with healthcare professionals enhances quit rates.
- Quitline follow-up intensity is a key factor in successful smoking cessation.