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A randomized comparison of Worksite-sponsored smoking cessation programs.

G S Omenn1, B Thompson, M Sexton

  • 1School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle 98195.

American Journal of Preventive Medicine
|September 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

A worksite study found the Multiple Component Program most effective for smoking cessation, with 61% quitting. All tested programs significantly outperformed the spontaneous quit rate, offering hope for workplace smoking cessation initiatives.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Occupational Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Worksite smoking remains prevalent, impacting employee health and productivity.
  • Identifying effective smoking cessation programs is crucial for public health initiatives.
  • Employee interest in quitting smoking is high, necessitating accessible interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effectiveness of three distinct smoking cessation programs in a large worksite setting.
  • To evaluate both short-term and long-term smoking cessation rates across different program modalities.
  • To determine the impact of participant preference for group versus self-help approaches on cessation outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 402 employees who were current smokers.

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  • Participants were allocated to either a group or self-help approach and then to one of three programs: Multiple Component Program, Relapse Prevention Program, or American Cancer Society Quitter's Guide.
  • Follow-up was conducted over 12 months with a 91% retention rate.

    • Main Results:

    • The Multiple Component Program achieved the highest short-term quit rate at 61%, followed by Relapse Prevention (37%) and the American Cancer Society Quitter's Guide (12%).
    • Long-term quit rates varied from 16% to 26% across the programs.
    • Participants preferring a group approach demonstrated superior short-term results compared to those opting for a self-help approach.
    • An 11% overall participation rate was achieved, considered excellent for a large worksite.

    Conclusions:

    • The Multiple Component Program is a highly effective smoking cessation intervention for worksite implementation.
    • Group-based approaches appear more effective than self-help for short-term smoking cessation.
    • All evaluated programs significantly increased quit rates compared to the natural cessation rate.