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Stop smoking advice by physicians: a feasible approach?
American Journal of Public Health
|July 1, 1987
Summary
Physician advice to quit smoking increased cessation rates and quit attempts in a randomized trial. While effective, patient recall of the smoking cessation message varied.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Clinical Medicine
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Physician counseling is a key intervention for smoking cessation.
- Brief advice delivery methods and patient recall require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of brief physician advice on smoking cessation.
- To assess patient recall and perception of smoking cessation messages.
Main Methods:
- A randomized clinical trial involving 258 smokers.
- Intervention group received brief physician advice; control group did not.
- Follow-up at three months to assess smoking status and quit attempts.
Main Results:
- The intervention group showed a higher quit rate (8.8%) compared to the control group (6.8%).
- Smokers receiving advice reported significantly more quit attempts.
- Only 60% recalled the advice, and 85% of those perceived it as a quit message.
Conclusions:
- Brief physician advice can positively impact smoking cessation and quit attempts.
- Improving patient recall and message perception is crucial for maximizing intervention effectiveness.