A Randomized Trial of Motivational Interviewing: Cessation Induction Among Smokers With Low Desire to Quit.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Despite limitations in evidence, the current Clinical Practice Guideline advocates Motivational Interviewing for smokers not ready to quit. This study evaluated the efficacy of Motivational Interviewing for inducing cessation-related behaviors among smokers with low motivation to quit.

Design

Randomized clinical trial.

Setting/participants

Two-hundred fifty-five daily smokers reporting low desire to quit smoking were recruited from an urban community during 2010-2011 and randomly assigned to Motivational Interviewing, health education, or brief advice using a 2:2:1 allocation. Data were analyzed from 2012 to 2014.

Intervention

Four sessions of Motivational Interviewing utilized a patient-centered communication style that explored patients' own reas

SUBMITTER: Catley D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4841713 | biostudies-literature | 2016 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature