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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
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.
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.
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.