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American Journal of Preventive Medicine
|March 1, 1988
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A worksite smoking cessation program combining financial incentives and group therapy achieved a 51% quit rate initially. Long-term success rates for smoking cessation were 12% after six months.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Worksite smoking remains a significant public health concern.
  • Effective interventions are needed to support smoking cessation among employees.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of a worksite smoking cessation program.
  • To assess the impact of financial incentives and group therapy on smoking reduction.

Main Methods:

  • A program combining financial contracts (payroll deduction) and biweekly group sessions was implemented.
  • Participants included 21 men and 38 women.
  • Smoking cessation was validated using expired air carbon monoxide levels.

Main Results:

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  • The initial smoking cessation rate at the end of the program was 51%.
  • The validated cessation rate decreased to 12% at the six-month follow-up.
  • The program demonstrated initial success in helping workers quit smoking.

    • Conclusions:

    • Payroll incentives combined with group treatment show potential for effective smoking cessation in the workplace.
    • Strategies to improve long-term maintenance of smoking cessation behavior are recommended.
    • Worksite interventions can play a role in reducing smoking prevalence.