Improving access to smoking cessation services for disadvantaged groups: a systematic review
Rachael L Murray1, Linda Bauld, Lucy E Hackshaw
1Division of Epidemiology and Public Health, UK Centre for Tobacco Control Studies, University of Nottingham, Clinical Sciences Building, Nottingham City Hospital, Nottingham, UK. rachael.murray@nottingham.ac.uk
Journal of Public Health (Oxford, England)
|February 12, 2009
Summary
Identifying effective smoking cessation strategies for disadvantaged groups is crucial for reducing health inequalities. Research shows proactive recruitment and accessible services can improve quit rates, though more evidence is needed.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Disparities
- Smoking Cessation Research
Background:
- Smoking significantly contributes to health inequalities.
- Targeting smokers from disadvantaged populations is essential for public health initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review strategies for identifying and supporting disadvantaged smokers.
- To assess methods for improving access to smoking cessation services for these groups.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of studies on identifying and supporting disadvantaged smokers.
- Searched electronic databases and identified unpublished reports.
Main Results:
- 48 studies included after screening over 7500.
- Identified proactive recruitment methods (e.g., GP registers, screening).
- Found preliminary evidence that accessible services improve quitting behavior in disadvantaged groups.
Conclusions:
- Limited evidence exists on effective strategies for disadvantaged smokers' access to cessation services.
- Socioeconomic data analysis was infrequent, hindering deeper insights.
- Promising interventions identified require further investigation.
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