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[Program for helping the smoker in primary care. Preliminary evaluation].

J A de la Fuente1, C Font, V Gosalbes

  • 1CAP Municipal de Gràcia, Unidad Docente de Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria de Barcelona.

Atencion Primaria
|May 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

The Program of Help to the Smoker (PHS) effectively identifies smokers in primary care. This intervention shows promise for encouraging smoking cessation across various smoking levels.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Smoking remains a significant public health concern globally.
  • Effective interventions are needed to support smoking cessation in primary care settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the initial impact of the Program of Help to the Smoker (PHS) on identifying and engaging smokers.
  • To assess the short-term disposition towards quitting among smokers detected through the PHS.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic intervention targeting the entire patient population in a primary care center.
  • Identification of smokers and provision of brief advice during all patient visits.
  • Data collection on smoker prevalence and attitudes towards quitting after two months.

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Main Results:

  • 104 out of 483 individuals (23.65%) were identified as smokers.
  • 27% of smokers expressed a willingness to quit in the short term, with only 17% against quitting.
  • Smokers of 20 or more cigarettes per day showed the highest favorable response rate (36.8%).

Conclusions:

  • The PHS demonstrates potential utility in identifying smokers and encouraging cessation attempts.
  • The program appears effective for both heavy and light/moderate smokers.
  • Further long-term evaluation is necessary to confirm sustained smoking cessation rates.