A Systematic Review Evaluating Disparities in State-Run Quitline Utilization and Effectiveness in the U.S.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Cigarette smoking is a public health problem in the U.S. and is marked by pervasive sociodemographic disparities. State-run quitlines may offer greater access to cessation services that could in turn help to reduce smoking disparities. The aim of this review was to synthesize the body of literature regarding sociodemographic disparities in the utilization and effectiveness of state-run quitlines.

Evidence acquisition

The PRISMA guidelines were followed in conducting this review. Included articles were published between January 1, 1992 and May 28, 2019 and sourced from PubMed and Web of Science. Studies that evaluated state-run quitline utilization or effectiveness (cessation) by sex, race/ethnicity, sexual or gender identity, or SES (income, education, insurance) wer

SUBMITTER: Colston DC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10546598 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature