Quitline Cessation Counseling for Young Adult Smokers: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Posted by: Natalia Gromov
Sims
TH, McAfee T, Fraser DL, Baker TB, Fiore MC, Smith SS. Nicotine Tob Res. 2012
Oct 18. [Epub ahead of print]
This study tested a quitline-based smoking cessation intervention versus mailed
self-help materials in smokers 18-24 years old. Participants were 410 young
adults who called the Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line for help with quitting, and
were randomized to the quitline group (receiving up to four proactive
counseling sessions) or the self-help only group (mailed printed materials
only). Results showed that the quitline group was significantly more likely to
set a quit date at one-month post-enrollment, but other outcomes did not differ
in the intent-to-treat abstinence analysis. The authors conclude that relative
to self-help, quitline counseling motivated young adults to set a quit date,
but abstinence rates did not improve. Additional research is needed on
motivating young adult smokers to seek cessation treatment, including quitline
services.
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