Change in amount smoked and readiness to quit among patients undergoing lung cancer screening.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is mixed evidence regarding whether undergoing computed tomography lung cancer screening (LCS) can serve as a "teachable moment" that impacts smoking behavior and attitudes. The study aim was to assess whether the standard procedures of undergoing LCS and receiving free and low-cost evidence-based cessation resources impacted short-term smoking-related outcomes.

Methods

Participants were smokers (N=87) who were registered to undergo lung screening and were enrolled in a cessation intervention trial. We conducted two phone interviews, both preceding trial randomization: the first interview was conducted prior to lung screening, and the second interview followed lung screening (median =12.5 days post-screening) and participants' receipt of their screening resu

SUBMITTER: Deros DE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8411192 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature