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Worksite smoking control, discouragement, and cessation

L T Dawley1, H H Dawley, R E Glasgow

  • 1Wellness Institute, Inc., Gretna, Louisiana.

The International Journal of the Addictions
|June 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

A comprehensive smoking control program, including cessation, significantly improved outcomes compared to cessation alone. This approach demonstrated greater participation and lasting positive changes in chemical plant workers.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational health
  • Behavioral science
  • Public health interventions

Background:

  • Workplace smoking remains a significant public health concern.
  • Previous research indicated potential benefits of comprehensive smoking programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effectiveness of a comprehensive smoking control program versus smoking cessation alone.
  • To evaluate participation rates and long-term outcomes of workplace smoking interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Three comparable chemical plants were utilized for the study.
  • One plant received smoking cessation only; two received a comprehensive program (control, discouragement, cessation).
  • Smoking cessation was universally offered after three weeks, with follow-up assessments.

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Main Results:

  • The comprehensive program showed a higher participation rate in smoking cessation.
  • Four months post-treatment, significant improvements in all outcome variables were observed with the comprehensive approach.
  • Results align with prior studies on comprehensive workplace smoking interventions.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive smoking control, discouragement, and cessation program is superior to cessation alone.
  • Workplace interventions can lead to sustained positive changes in smoking behavior.
  • The findings support the broader implementation of comprehensive strategies for smoking cessation in industrial settings.