Timely Interventions can Increase Smoking Cessation Rate in Men with Ischemic Stroke

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Public Health
• Behavioral Science

Background:

• Smoking cessation is crucial for stroke recovery.
• Many patients struggle with quitting post-stroke.
• Intensive interventions show promise for improving cessation rates.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of timely interventions for smoking cessation in men with acute ischemic stroke.
• To compare a comprehensive strategy with conventional counseling.
• To demonstrate the utility of early and sustained support.

Main Methods:

• A comparative study involving 157 men with acute ischemic stroke.
• Timely Interventions (TI) group received in-hospital education and post-discharge counseling.
• Conventional Counseling (CC) group received standard care.
• Outcomes measured by point and 12-month sustained smoking cessation rates.

Main Results:

• The TI group achieved a significantly higher point smoking success rate (p= .003).
• Multiple logistic regression revealed the TI group was 2.96 times more likely to sustain smoking cessation for 12 months.
• The study included 157 men with a mean age of 58.25 years.

Conclusions:

• Timely, multi-faceted interventions are more effective than conventional counseling for smoking cessation in male stroke patients.
• Combining in-hospital and post-discharge support enhances long-term cessation success.
• This strategy offers a valuable approach to improve patient outcomes after ischemic stroke.