Effect of various interventions for smoked tobacco cessation among Indians in Chhattisgarh
Milind Wasnik1, Bhavna Dave2, Virendra Vadher3
1Department of Public Health Dentistry, KM Shah Dental College and Hospital, Vadodara, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Piparia, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
Abstract:
A prospective, single-blind, randomized controlled trial was conducted among 150 adult tobacco users attending the Tobacco Cessation Centre, Government Dental College, Raipur and Chhattisgarh, India. Participants were randomized into three groups: Group I (NRT alone), Group II (NRT + counseling) and Group III (NRT + mCessation). Interventions lasted 12 weeks, with follow-ups at 1 and 3 months. The overall quit rate was 34%. Group II demonstrated the highest success rate (44%), followed by Group III (30%) and Group I (28%). Significant reductions in nicotine dependence, CO levels and cigarette consumption were observed in all groups, with Group II showing the most marked improvements. Behavioral counseling combined with pharmacotherapy is the most effective strategy for smoking cessation.
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