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Monday-Enhanced CEASE Program for Underserved Ethnic Minorities: a Mixed-Methods Study
Jummai Apata1,2, Adewumi Oladele1, Saman Fahimi1
1Center for Urban Health Disparities Research and Innovation, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
|March 30, 2023
Summary
A Monday-enhanced smoking cessation program showed increased participant engagement and follow-up completion rates in low-income ethnic minority communities. This innovative approach shows promise for improving smoking cessation outcomes in at-risk populations.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
- Health Disparities
Background:
- Persistent tobacco-related health disparities necessitate innovative cessation strategies for underserved ethnic minority populations.
- Mondays often see increased contemplation for health behavior changes, suggesting a potential intervention point.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare a Monday-enhanced smoking cessation program with a standard program.
- To assess the feasibility and effect of the enhanced program on quitting outcomes.
- To understand participant experiences within both program arms.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods study randomly assigned affordable housing complexes and a church to either a Monday-enhanced or standard Communities Engaged and Advocating for a Smoke-free Environment (CEASE) program.
- Both programs included twelve weekly group counseling sessions and nicotine replacement products.
- The Monday-enhanced program encouraged participants to select Mondays as their quit day.
Main Results:
- While no significant difference in quit rates was observed, the Monday-enhanced CEASE program demonstrated significantly higher follow-up survey completion (82.4% vs. 36.0%).
- Qualitative data indicated higher motivation for quitting and overall participant satisfaction in the Monday-enhanced arm.
- Combined, participants reduced tobacco consumption from 7.7 to 5.6 cigarettes per day.
Conclusions:
- The Monday-enhanced smoking cessation program shows promise for improving engagement and willingness to quit among low-income ethnic minority individuals.
- Further research with larger sample sizes is recommended to validate efficacy across diverse populations.
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