Multicomponent Workplace Tobacco Cessation Interventions: A Scoping Review.

Area of Science:

• Occupational Health
• Public Health
• Behavioral Science

Background:

• Tobacco use is a primary modifiable risk factor for cancer and chronic diseases.
• Workplaces offer a unique setting for advancing tobacco cessation initiatives.
• Multicomponent interventions combining tobacco cessation with mental health, physical activity, and nutrition show promise.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a scoping review of multicomponent workplace tobacco cessation interventions.
• To identify core intervention components, facilitators, and barriers.
• To inform the uptake of these interventions in workplace settings.

Main Methods:

• Scoping review following PRISMA and Arksey/O'Malley guidelines.
• Searched 9 databases and gray literature for studies published in the last 20 years.
• Included studies evaluated workplace interventions with tobacco cessation and at least one complementary component.

Main Results:

• 12 studies were included, most combining tobacco cessation with mental health/stress reduction.
• Complementary components primarily targeted individuals, not organizational or policy levels.
• Facilitators suggest incentivizing and tailoring interventions to workplace and employee needs.

Conclusions:

• Multicomponent interventions integrating tobacco cessation with other health behaviors are synthesized.
• Future interventions should target multiple levels and combine components to enhance effectiveness.
• Addressing barriers like weight gain and stress is crucial for successful workplace tobacco cessation.