Journal article
Are single-session smoking cessation groups a feasible option for rural Australia? – Outcomes from a pilot study
Journal of Smoking Cessation, Vol.10(2), pp.135-140
2015
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Abstract
<p>Introduction: Single-session group smoking cessation interventions have received little attention in the literature. Aims: This study aimed to test the feasibility and outcomes of a single-session large group smoking cessation intervention in a rural area of New South Wales. Methods: Participants from a smoking cessation course (<em>N</em> = 42) were asked about cigarette consumption, quit attempts, and readiness and confidence to quit at registration and six months. The two-hour intervention occurred in a group setting and comprised of cognitive behaviour therapy and pharmacotherapy advice. Results: The analysis revealed a 26.2% (<em>N</em> = 11) quit rate based on self-report and/or carbon monoxide validation at 6 months (intention to treat). Those who quit all used pharmacotherapy: eight (73%) Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT); two (18%) varenicline and one (9%) bupropion with NRT. Seven people (17%) used medicines to reduce consumption of cigarettes. A paired samples t test of those still smoking showed a statistically significant decrease in the numbers of cigarettes smoked per day (<em>p</em><.001). Conclusion: The quit rate of 26.2% from this large single-session smoking cessation course is comparable to that expected from groups having multiple sessions. As a pilot study, these data suggest that a multi-faceted single-session two-hour smoking cessation intervention can successfully support quit attempts in a rural location.</p>
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- Title
- Are single-session smoking cessation groups a feasible option for rural Australia? – Outcomes from a pilot study
- Creators
- Gillian Sandra Gould - James Cook UniversityTracey Watters - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- Journal of Smoking Cessation, Vol.10(2), pp.135-140
- Identifiers
- 3132; 991012822149402368
- Academic Unit
- School of Health and Human Sciences; Faculty of Health
- Resource Type
- Journal article