Factors Associated with Adherence to Transdermal Nicotine Patches within a Smoking Cessation Effectiveness Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adherence to transdermal nicotine patches, one of the most popular and effective treatment for nicotine dependence, remains very low and is a strong predictor of cessation rates. This study examined individual factors related to adherence as well as differences over time between adherent (≥ 80% of daily patch use) and non-adherent participants (< 80% of daily patch use).

Methods

We analyzed data from 440 participants who received 8 weeks of 21mg transdermal nicotine and 4 behavioral counseling sessions within an effectiveness trial that examined the effects of long-term treatment. Multiple logistical regression assessed baseline variables associated with patch adherence and generalized estimating equations (GEE) were used to evaluate changes in craving and withdra

SUBMITTER: Handschin J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6586235 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature