Effectiveness of tobacco cessation counselling and behavioural changes Using Multi Theory Model (MTM): A follow-up
Vijay Kumar1, Bhavna Sabbarwal2, Amrita Jaggi2
1Senior Medical Reviewer, IQVIA, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Background:
Effective tobacco cessation programs using advice and counselling, have helped a substantial proportion of people quit smoking. Effectiveness of this tobacco cessation counselling needs to be evaluated.
Aim:
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of tobacco cessation counselling and behavioural changes using Multi Theory Model (MTM).
Setting And Design:
A non-randomised uncontrolled trial was conducted on 100 tobacco users visiting dental college in Bangalore.
Methods And Materials:
A 28 item questionnaire multi-theory model (MTM) for health behaviour was administered at baseline, 2 weeks, 6 weeks and 12 weeks after providing standardized tobacco cessation counselling (TCC) intervention at baseline.
Statistical Analysis:
Data were analysed and comparison were made using repeated measure ANOVA and Bonferroni adjustment (p < 0.05).
Results:
A total of 64 participants completed the 12 week follow-up. The mean age was 44.3 ± 10.1 years and 75.8% were males. There was significantly increase in mean MTM behaviour change score from baseline (32.78 ± 4.8) to 2 weeks (52.37 ± 5.27), 6 weeks (49.81 ± 4.34) and 12 weeks (48.7 ± 3.50) (p < 0.001).
Conclusion:
There was increase in MTM model scores in subsequent follow up suggesting behavioural changes and overall effectiveness of the Tobacco cessation counselling (TCC) among tobacco users.
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