Role of Quit Supporters and Other Factors Associated with Smoking Abstinence in Adolescent Smokers

Lim MK, Kim HJ, Yun EH, Oh JK, Park EY, Shin SH, Jung BY, Park EC.
Addict Behav. 2011 Nov 17. [Epub ahead of print]
This study examined the effectiveness of a quitline among adolescent smokers in the Republic of Korea. Of those who participated in the study, 13.4% of boys and 6.6% of girls maintained their quit for one year. Having a high level of self-efficacy influenced quit success positively for both genders. Boys with parents or other family members as quit supporters, and boys with a higher number of past cessation attempts, were more likely to relapse. Authors conclude that the quitline is an effective way to encourage adolescent smoking cessation in Korea. Reinforcing self-efficacy and enhancing cooperative behaviors of parents or other quit supporters could also help.