Telephone counseling increases cessation rates among young adult smokers. |
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Authors: | Vance Rabius Alfred L McAlister Angela Geiger Philip Huang Ronald Todd |
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Institution: | American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA, USA. vrabius@cancer.org |
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Abstract: | During June 2000-May 2001, the American Cancer Society conducted a randomized trial of telephone counseling among more than 3,500 current smokers who called to seek assistance in quitting. All eligible callers were randomized to receive either self-help booklets through the mail or booklets and up to 5 sessions of telephone counseling. Approximately 12% (420/3,522) of study participants were 18-25 years of age. Using intent to treat analyses, 3- and 6-month quit rates among both younger and older smokers were significantly higher among those who received telephone counseling than among those who received self-help booklets only. Three-month rates were 20% versus 9% for 18-25 year olds and 15% versus 10% for older adults. Results indicate that younger smokers can benefit from telephone counseling. |
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