Effectiveness of intensive group and individual interventions for smoking cessation in primary health care settings: a randomized trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Primary: To compare the effectiveness of intensive group and individual interventions for smoking cessation in a primary health care setting; secondary: to identify the variables associated with smoking cessation.

Methods

Three-pronged clinical trial with randomisation at the individual level. We performed the following: an intensive individual intervention (III), an intensive group intervention (IGI) and a minimal intervention (MI). Included in the study were smokers who were prepared to quit smoking. Excluded from the study were individuals aged less than 18 years or with severe mental conditions or terminal illnesses. The outcome measure was continued abstinence at 12 months confirmed through CO-oximetry (CO). The analysis was based on intention to treat.

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SUBMITTER: Ramos M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2836298 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature