Smoking cessation programs targeted to women: a systematic review
Iris Torchalla1, Chizimuzo T C Okoli, Joan L Bottorff
1British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women's Health Vancouver, BC, Canada. itorchalla@cheos.ubc.ca
Women & Health
|February 14, 2012
Summary
Women-specific smoking cessation programs aid in quitting, though abstinence rates are similar to general programs. Tailored interventions may lower treatment barriers and better suit individual needs for successful smoking cessation.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Smoking remains a significant public health issue disproportionately affecting women.
- Existing tobacco interventions may not fully address the unique needs and challenges faced by female smokers.
- Understanding sex- and gender-specific factors is crucial for developing effective smoking cessation strategies for women.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review tobacco interventions designed for women.
- To identify sex- and gender-specific components within these interventions.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of these tailored approaches on smoking cessation in women.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive systematic review of electronic databases (e.g., PubMed, EMBASE) was conducted.
- Data from 39 peer-reviewed studies were extracted, focusing on participants, interventions, and outcomes.
- The primary outcome measure was smoking abstinence.
Main Results:
- Efficacy studies highlighted interventions addressing weight concerns, mood/stress management, and menstrual cycle-timed quit dates.
- Effectiveness studies indicated peer counseling, telephone support, and gendered materials were utilized.
- Interventions targeting weight gain showed promising results in efficacy studies.
Conclusions:
- Women-specific tobacco cessation programs can help women quit smoking and may reduce treatment barriers.
- While comparable in abstinence rates to non-specific programs, tailored approaches better meet individual preferences.
- Further research is needed on medication interactions and identifying new intervention settings for disadvantaged women.
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