Which smokers use the smoking cessation Quitline in Hong Kong, and how effective is the Quitline?

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To describe the characteristics of the Chinese subjects who utilised the first telephone smoking cessation service in Hong Kong, and to evaluate its effectiveness.

Methods

The Quitline provided Hong Kong residents with free telephone smoking cessation services which was publicised through a press conference, media reports, pamphlets, and posters at public and private hospitals and clinics. Callers who completed an initial interview from 13 December 2000 to 31 May 2002 were included. Smokers were interviewed using a structured record sheet and provided with stage matched counselling. A follow up interview was carried out after six months. Analysis was conducted by intention-to-treat.

Results

Of the 1120 callers who completed initial assessments, 1047 were cur

SUBMITTER: Abdullah AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1747959 | biostudies-literature | 2004 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature