Predictors of Cessation Outcomes among Older Adult Smokers Enrolled in a Proactive Tobacco Quitline
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Posted by: Natalia Gromov
Fahey MC, Talcott WG,
Robinson LA, Mallawaarachchi I, Klesges RC, Little MA.
Predictors of Cessation
Outcomes among Older Adult Smokers Enrolled in a Proactive Tobacco Quitline
Intervention.
J Aging Health.
2022;34(6-8):1144-1155. doi:10.1177/08982643221097679
Objectives. To
identify predictors of older adults' likelihood of quitting following
engagement in a proactive tobacco quit line.
Methods. Older
(>60 years) participants ( N =
186) enrolled in a four-session quit line with 8-weeks of nicotine replacement
therapy reported demographics, beliefs, and information about tobacco use.
Point prevalence abstinence was reported at 3 and 12-months.
Results. In
final models, endorsement of quitting to take control of one's life and
confidence in quitting were positively associated with 3-month cessation (OR =
1.74, 95% CI = 1.16, 2.62; OR = 1.75, 95% CI = 1.21, 2.52, respectively). At 12
months, stronger endorsement of quitting to take control of one's life and
decreased nicotine dependence were associated with higher cessation (OR = 1.51,
95% CI = 1.05, 2.17; OR = 0.84, 95% CI = 0.71,0.99, respectively).
Discussion. For
tobacco cessation among older adults, programs should provide additional
support to those with higher nicotine dependence, promote quitting
self-efficacy, and encourage quitting as means to gain control of life and
health.
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