Workplace cessation support is associated with more abstinence in a workplace program in Hong Kong: A mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

We examined the association of workplace smoking cessation (SC) support from employers, in addition to SC interventions, and smoking abstinence.

Methods

Smoking employees (≥1 cigarette daily, aged ≥18 years) from companies of various industries joined a workplace SC program in Hong Kong. Self-reported past 7-day point prevalence abstinence was measured at follow-up at 6 months. We assessed 14 types of workplace SC support with higher scores (range: 0-14) indicating greater support. Multivariable logistic regression examined the prospective association between workplace SC support and smoking abstinence, adjusting for intention to quit, nicotine dependence, self-efficacy of quitting, and sociodemographic characteristics. Average marginal effects were calculated t

SUBMITTER: Guo Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9782256 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature