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Worksite smoking cessation programs: need in West Germany and recommendations for evaluation
1GSF, Institut für Medizinische Informatik und Systemforschung (MEDIS), Neuherberg.
Sozial- Und Praventivmedizin
|January 1, 1990
Summary
West German worksite smoking cessation programs are not established. A national survey indicates many employees smoke and are open to cessation programs, suggesting a need for implementation based on US models.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Occupational Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Worksite smoking cessation programs are common in the USA but absent in West Germany.
- A significant portion of the West German workforce are regular or occasional smokers.
- There is limited discussion regarding the importance of smoking cessation interventions in West German workplaces.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the potential for implementing worksite smoking cessation programs in West Germany.
- To review successful US worksite smoking cessation program models for applicability in West Germany.
Main Methods:
- National survey of West German employees regarding smoking habits and program interest.
- Literature review of US-based worksite smoking cessation and reduction programs.
Main Results:
- A majority of West German employees are smokers (regular or occasional).
- Approximately 50% of surveyed employees expressed openness to participating in a smoking cessation program.
- US programs offer valuable insights into implementation and evaluation strategies.
Conclusions:
- There is a substantial unmet need and potential demand for worksite smoking cessation programs in West Germany.
- Implementing and evaluating such programs in West Germany could benefit from adapting US-based best practices.