Relationship Between Smokers' Modes of Entry Into Quitlines and Treatment Outcomes

Guy MC, Seltzer RGN, Cameron M, Pugmire J, Michael S, Leischow SJ.
American Journal of Health Behavior, Volume 36, Number 1, January 2012 , pp. 3-11(9)
This study assessed the relationship between mode of entry into a quitline service and treatment outcomes. Data from the Arizona Smokers’ Helpline were analyzed to examine whether self-referrals or health care provider referrals were related to quit outcomes at 7 months post-registration for quitline services. Results showed that smokers referred to the quitline by a health care provider were more likely to quit than those who called themselves without a health care provider referral. The authors note that the reasons for this are uncertain, and require additional research.