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Arpacıoğlu S, Erzincan E, Ergelen M, Arpacıoğlu B, Paltun SC, Yalçın M, Bilici R. Cognitive Distortions as Barriers to Seeking Smoking Cessation Treatment: A Comparative Study. J Clin Med 2024; 13:3974. [PMID: 38999538 PMCID: PMC11242554 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13133974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2024] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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Background/Objectives: Despite the availability of effective pharmacotherapy and evidence-based treatments, a substantial proportion of smokers do not seek treatment. This study aims to explore the cognitive distortions associated with not seeking evidence-based smoking cessation treatment and to identify cognitive barriers. Methods: The research conducted in Istanbul between October and December 2017 employs a cross-sectional design and includes two groups: a treatment-seeking group comprising 156 patients diagnosed with tobacco use disorder and a non-treatment seeking group of 78 patients with tobacco use disorder who had never sought professional help for smoking cessation. A comprehensive data collection process was used, including sociodemographic information, cognitive distortion assessment using the cognitive distortions scale, a smoking-related cognitive distortions interview and the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence. Results: While no significant sociodemographic differences were observed between the treatment-seeking and non-treatment-seeking groups, the study found that higher nicotine dependence was associated with a higher likelihood of seeking treatment. The treatment-seeking group displayed significantly higher levels of "all-or-nothing thinking" cognitive distortions related to smoking and smoking cessation. Conversely, the non-treatment-seeking group exhibited elevated levels of cognitive distortions such as "labeling", "mental filtering", "should statements" and "minimizing the positive" regarding receiving smoking cessation treatment. Conclusions: Understanding the cognitive distortions associated with treatment-seeking behavior for tobacco use disorder is crucial for developing targeted public-based interventions, public service announcements for tobacco use prevention and encouraging individuals to seek evidence-based treatment. Addressing these cognitive distortions can also potentially enhance the effectiveness of smoking cessation programs and reduce the global burden of tobacco-related diseases and mortality.
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- Selim Arpacıoğlu
- Psychiatry Department, Faculty of Medicine, Altınbaş University, Istanbul 34147, Turkey
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- Psychology Department, Faculty of Economics Administrative and Social Sciences, Gelişim University, Istanbul 34310, Turkey
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- Psychiatry Department, Erenköy Training and Research Hospital for Mental and Neurological Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul 34736, Turkey
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- Psychiatry Department, Erenköy Training and Research Hospital for Mental and Neurological Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul 34736, Turkey
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- Psychiatry Department, Erenköy Training and Research Hospital for Mental and Neurological Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul 34736, Turkey
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- Psychiatry Department, Erenköy Training and Research Hospital for Mental and Neurological Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul 34736, Turkey
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- Psychology Department, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Istanbul Ticaret University, Istanbul 34445, Turkey
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Werts-Pelter SJ, Choi BM, Mallahan S, Person-Rennell N, Allen A. Acceptability of Hormonal Contraceptives as a Smoking Cessation Aid for Women of Reproductive Age: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Survey. WOMEN'S HEALTH REPORTS (NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y.) 2024; 5:161-169. [PMID: 38414889 PMCID: PMC10898237 DOI: 10.1089/whr.2023.0130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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Introduction Cigarette smoking is the most common cause of preventable cancers and other premature morbidity and mortality. Modifying hormonal patterns using hormonal contraceptives (HCs) may lead to improved smoking cessation outcomes in women, though the acceptability of this is unknown. Therefore, we explored the willingness of reproductive-age women who smoke to use HC for cessation. Methods A cross-sectional online survey was conducted with a convenience sample of reproductive-age women living in the United States who self-reported smoking combustible cigarettes. Questions covered smoking history, previous HC use, and willingness to use various HC methods (i.e., injectable, oral, patch, vaginal insert) for cessation. Chi-squared tests and logistic regression were conducted using StataBE 17.1. Results Of 358 eligible respondents, n = 312 (86.9%) reported previous HC use. Average age of those with HC use history was 32.1 ± 6.1 years compared with 27.8 ± 6.7 years for those without history of HC use (p = 0.001). Of respondents who reported previous HC use, 75.6% reported willingness to use HCs, compared with 60.9% of those without a history of HC use. Overall, willingness to use various types of HC ranged from 22.6% for the vaginal insert to 59.2% willing to use an oral contraceptive. Discussion These observations indicate that most women who smoke cigarettes are willing to use HC for a smoking cessation aid, especially if they have a history of HC use and with an oral form of HC. To improve the rate of smoking cessation for women of reproductive age, future interventions should explore how to incorporate HC for cessation.
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- Samantha J. Werts-Pelter
- Department of Health Promotion Sciences, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
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- Clinical Translational Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Clinical Translational Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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Chahar P, Mohanty VR, Y B A, Rijhwani K. Correlates of nicotine dependence among patients visiting a tobacco cessation centre in India: A retrospective analysis. THE NATIONAL MEDICAL JOURNAL OF INDIA 2023; 36:301-304. [PMID: 38759979 DOI: 10.25259/nmji_677_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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Background We did a retrospective secondary analysis of 1-year data of a tobacco cessation clinic (TCC) to assess correlates of nicotine dependence among tobacco users visiting the TCC at a tertiary care dental hospital. Methods Secondary data were obtained from the records of patients who had visited the TCC from January to December 2019. Of the 1436 records, 1144 were found to contain all the information needed for the study. Patient records were obtained from a pre-validated standard TCC patient assessment sheet (PAS), which included various sections: Sociodemo-graphic items, tobacco use profile items, nicotine dependence status, strategy used for cessation and follow-up details. Results Of the 1144 proformas, 97.1% (n=1111) were of men and 2.9% (n=33) were of women. Around 48.5% had medium nicotine dependence followed by high nicotine dependence (29.7%) and low nicotine dependence (21.8%). The mean (SD) age of initiation of tobacco use was 26.1 (9.44) years and a significantly lower age of initiation was observed in patients with high nicotine dependence. Greater number of years of tobacco use was significantly associated with high nicotine dependence. About 47% of patients had attempted to quit tobacco in the past and the quitting attempts were found to be significantly higher in patients with high dependence. Conclusion We explored crucial determinants of nicotine dependence among tobacco users reporting to the TCC. These factors may be incorporated in routine assessment of the tobacco use status and may be used in tailored cessation counselling strategies.
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, Maulana Azad Medical Collage Complex, Bahadurshah Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110002, India
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, Maulana Azad Medical Collage Complex, Bahadurshah Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110002, India
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, Maulana Azad Medical Collage Complex, Bahadurshah Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110002, India
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Suh M, Im B, Lee HJ, Kim KS, Sohn M. Smoking cessation strategies for women: An analysis of smoking cessation determinants among Korean female smokers participating in a smoking cessation outreach program. Health Promot Perspect 2023; 13:54-60. [PMID: 37309429 PMCID: PMC10257570 DOI: 10.34172/hpp.2023.07] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023] Open
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Background: Although there is strong evidence that behavioral counseling improves quit rates, limited data are available on individualized smoking cessation counseling provided to female smokers because they often are hesitant to identify as smokers. This study aimed to elucidate factors related to smoking cessation among Korean women who participated in the smoking cessation outreach program. Methods: This retrospective descriptive study used data retrieved from the Korea Health Promotion Institute. The data included individual participant characteristics, supportive services received, and self-reported smoking cessation outcomes from June 1, 2015, to December 31, 2017. Results: Data from 709 women were analyzed. We found cessation rates of 43.3% (confidence interval [CI]=0.40, 0.47) at four weeks, 28.6% (CI=0.25, 0.32) at 12 weeks, and 21.6% (CI=0.19, 0.25) at six months. Significant determinants of quitting at six months were regular exercise (odds ratio [OR]=3.02; 95% CI=1.28, 3.29; P=0.009) and the number of counseling sessions during the first four weeks of the program (OR=1.26; 95% CI=1.04, 1.82; P=0.041). Conclusion: Providing intensive counseling during initial phase of smoking cessation program and regular exercise would be effective strategies for smoking cessation programs for women smokers to promote their health.
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- Minhee Suh
- Department of Nursing, Inha University, 100 Inharo, Incheon, 22212, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Inha University, 100 Inharo, Incheon, 22212, South Korea
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- College of Medicine, Inha University, 100 Inharo, Incheon, 22212, South Korea
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- College of Medicine, Inha University, 100 Inharo, Incheon, 22212, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Inha University, 100 Inharo, Incheon, 22212, South Korea
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Colston DC, Cruz JL, Simard BJ, Fleischer NL. A Systematic Review Evaluating Disparities in State-Run Quitline Utilization and Effectiveness in the U.S. AJPM FOCUS 2023; 2:100042. [PMID: 37789942 PMCID: PMC10546598 DOI: 10.1016/j.focus.2022.100042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/05/2023]
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Context Cigarette smoking is a public health problem in the U.S. and is marked by pervasive sociodemographic disparities. State-run quitlines may offer greater access to cessation services that could in turn help to reduce smoking disparities. The aim of this review was to synthesize the body of literature regarding sociodemographic disparities in the utilization and effectiveness of state-run quitlines. Evidence acquisition The PRISMA guidelines were followed in conducting this review. Included articles were published between January 1, 1992 and May 28, 2019 and sourced from PubMed and Web of Science. Studies that evaluated state-run quitline utilization or effectiveness (cessation) by sex, race/ethnicity, sexual or gender identity, or SES (income, education, insurance) were included. Evidence synthesis Our search yielded 2,091 unique articles, 17 of which met the criteria for inclusion. This review found that quitline utilization was higher among Black and Asian/Pacific Islander individuals than among White individuals and among people with lower income and lower education than among people with higher income and higher education. Quitline use was associated with less smoking cessation among females than among males, among American Indian/Alaskan Native individuals than among individuals from all other races and ethnicities, and among individuals of lower than among those of higher income and education. Conclusions This review found that although communities disproportionately affected by smoking utilize quitlines more commonly than their White and more affluent peers, disparities in cessation persist for American Indian/Alaskan Native and individuals from lower SES groups who use quitlines.
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- David C. Colston
- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Sodhi A, Cox-Flaherty K, Greer MK, Lat TI, Gao Y, Polineni D, Pisani MA, Bourjeily G, Glassberg MK, D'Ambrosio C. Sex and Gender in Lung Diseases and Sleep Disorders: A State-of-the-Art Review: Part 2. Chest 2023; 163:366-382. [PMID: 36183784 PMCID: PMC10083131 DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2022.08.2240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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There is now ample evidence that differences in sex and gender contribute to the incidence, susceptibility, presentation, diagnosis, and clinical course of many lung diseases. Some conditions are more prevalent in women, such as pulmonary arterial hypertension and sarcoidosis. Some life stages-such as pregnancy-are unique to women and can affect the onset and course of lung disease. Clinical presentation may differ as well, such as the higher number of exacerbations experienced by women with cystic fibrosis (CF), more fatigue in women with sarcoidosis, and more difficulty in achieving smoking cessation. Outcomes such as mortality may be different as well, as indicated by the higher mortality in women with CF. In addition, response to therapy and medication safety may also differ by sex, and yet, pharmacogenomic factors are often not adequately addressed in clinical trials. Various aspects of lung/sleep biology and pathobiology are impacted by female sex and female reproductive transitions. Differential gene expression or organ development can be impacted by these biological differences. Understanding these differences is the first step in moving toward precision medicine for all patients. This article is the second part of a state-of-the-art review of specific effects of sex and gender focused on epidemiology, disease presentation, risk factors, and management of selected lung diseases. We review the more recent literature and focus on guidelines incorporating sex and gender differences in pulmonary hypertension, CF and non-CF bronchiectasis, sarcoidosis, restless legs syndrome and insomnia, and critical illness. We also provide a summary of the effects of pregnancy on lung diseases and discuss the impact of sex and gender on tobacco use and treatment of nicotine use disorder.
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- Amik Sodhi
- Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Brown University, Providence, RI
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, TX
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Washington University at St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Brown University, Providence, RI
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT.
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Feasibility and acceptability of testing a menstrual-cycle timed smoking cessation intervention for women of reproductive age (Project Phase): Results of a pilot randomized control trial. Addict Behav 2022; 125:107153. [PMID: 34739974 PMCID: PMC8629968 DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2021.107153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Revised: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Menstrual phase influences cigarette smoking-related outcomes. Telephone-based cessation programs (e.g., quitlines) may incorporate the role of the menstrual cycle in an effort to tailor interventions for women. PURPOSE The goal of this preliminary randomized clinical trial was to examine the feasibility and acceptability of timing quit date to menstrual phase in women in a quitline setting. METHODS We recruited treatment-seeking women with regular menstrual cycles between the ages of 18-40 years. Participants were randomized to the follicular phase (FP; quit date set 6-8 days post onset of menses) or standard of care (SC; no menstrual timing of quit date). All participants received four weeks of nicotine replacement therapy transdermal patch concurrent with six weeks of telephone-based counseling. We explored self-reported and biochemically-verified seven-day point prevalence abstinence at end-of-treatment and three-month follow-up. RESULTS Participants (n = 119; FP: n = 58, SC: n = 61) were, on average, 33.4 years old and smoked 13.6 cigarettes/day. The median number of counseling sessions completed was 6 out of 6 available, and 66% of participants completed the intervention. Over 90% of participants reported they would recommend this study to friends/family. Cessation rates did not significantly vary by randomization. CONCLUSIONS Results of this preliminary trial indicate that timing quit date to FP is an acceptable and feasible approach to address smoking cessation in women of reproductive age. While we observed similar smoking cessation rates between groups, this preliminary study was not fully powered to determine efficacy. Therefore, the feasibility and acceptability results indicate that a fully-powered efficacy trial is warranted.
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Bradley T, Bartlem K, Colyvas K, Wye P, Campbell E, Reid K, Bowman J. Examining service participation and outcomes from a population-level telephone-coaching service supporting changes to healthy eating, physical activity and weight: A comparison of participants with and without a mental health condition. Prev Med Rep 2021; 24:101609. [PMID: 34976665 PMCID: PMC8683977 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2021.101609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Revised: 09/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/17/2021] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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Population-level telephone coaching services provide accessible behaviour change support for modifiable health risk behaviours. The NSW Get Healthy Information and Coaching Service® (GHS) is a free telephone-based coaching service in Australia, supporting improvements in healthy eating, physical activity and achieving or maintaining a healthy weight. This study compared measures of participation (such as program completion) and outcomes achieved immediate post-program (including changes in fruit and vegetable consumption, physical activity and weight) for GHS participants with and without a self-identified mental health condition (MHC). Secondary data analysis was conducted on service data collected at program intake and completion for individuals who enrolled in a coaching program between January 2018 and October 2019 (n = 5,629); 33% identified as having had an MHC. While those with and without an MHC had similar rates of completion, those with an MHC were less likely to complete a coaching program (31% vs 36%, p = .003). Participants with an MHC made significant positive changes to their fruit and vegetable consumption, physical activity (walking and moderate), weight and BMI, but not to waist circumference or vigorous physical activity. When comparing the magnitude of change for those with and without an MHC, individuals without made greater improvements to their weight (adjusted mean difference -0.623 kg, p = .034) and daily vegetable intake (adjusted mean difference -0.199 serves; p = .01). There were no differences for other variables. The GHS is an effective means of supporting behaviour change for people with an MHC who complete a coaching program. Further research should consider means of improving retention rates.
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- Tegan Bradley
- University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, Lot 1, Kookaburra Cct, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305, Australia
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- University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, Lot 1, Kookaburra Cct, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305, Australia
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- University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- Hunter Medical Research Institute, Lot 1, Kookaburra Cct, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305, Australia
- Hunter New England Population Health, Locked Bag 10, Wallsend, NSW 2287, Australia
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- NSW Office of Preventive Health, Liverpool Hospital, Don Everett Building, Locked Bag 7103, Liverpool BC, NSW 1871, Australia
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- University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, Lot 1, Kookaburra Cct, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305, Australia
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Flocke SA, Albert EL, Lewis SA, Seeholzer EL, Bailey SR. Characteristics of Patients Engaging in Quitline Counseling After an Electronic Referral. Am J Prev Med 2021; 61:e191-e195. [PMID: 34134884 DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2021.03.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Proactive, electronic referral of primary care patients to quitlines has great potential to provide evidence-based tobacco-cessation assistance to tobacco users. However, the quitline contact rates and engagement of individuals beyond 1 counseling call are poor. This study examines the characteristics of electronically referred patients who engage with the quitline. METHODS This cross-sectional study included 2,407 primary care patients who reported using tobacco and accepted an electronic referral to the quitline. Outcomes included contact, enrollment, and receipt of ≥2 counseling sessions from the quitline. All measures were assessed from the electronic health record. The association of patient characteristics and outcomes was evaluated using logistic regression modeling with generalized estimating equation methods. Data were collected in 2016‒2018 and were analyzed in 2020. RESULTS Among 2,407 referred patients, 794 (33.0%) were contacted; of those, 571 enrolled (71.9%); and of those, 240 (42.0%) engaged in ≥2 quitline counseling sessions. In multivariable analyses, older adults (aged 50-64 and ≥65 years) were significantly more likely to be contacted (OR=2.32, 95% CI=1.6, 3.4) and to receive ≥2 counseling sessions (OR=2.34, 95% CI=1.2, 4.7) than those aged 18-34 years. Those with both Medicare and Medicaid insurance coverage were more likely than those with Medicaid only to be contacted (OR=1.71, 95% CI=1.4, 2.2), to enroll (OR=1.84, 95% CI=1.2, 2.9), and to receive ≥2 counseling sessions (OR=1.83, 95% CI=1.2, 2.9). CONCLUSIONS The current quitline phone-based approach is less likely to engage younger adults and those with Medicaid coverage; however, there is a need to improve quitline engagement across all patients. Identification and testing of alternative engagement approaches are needed.
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- Susan A Flocke
- Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon.
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- School of Medicine, Center for Community Health Integration, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Population Health Research Institute, The MetroHealth System, Cleveland, Ohio; Center for Health Care Research and Policy, The MetroHealth System, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Population Health Research Institute, The MetroHealth System, Cleveland, Ohio; Center for Health Care Research and Policy, The MetroHealth System, Cleveland, Ohio; Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
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The Utilization of National Tobacco Cessation Services among Female Smokers and the Need for a Gender-Responsive Approach. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18105313. [PMID: 34067704 PMCID: PMC8156447 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18105313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Despite the steadily increasing prevalence of female smoking, gender-responsive tobacco cessation services have not been widely provided worldwide. The purpose of this study is to identify factors associated with the use of tobacco cessation services among female tobacco product users in Korea from a national perspective. We performed a logistic regression analysis using data from 663 female smokers; 11.0% of female smokers had used government-supported smoking cessation services. A logistic regression model showed a statistically significant association between the utilization of smoking cessation services and a history of pregnancy and childbirth, depression, current use of heated tobacco products and multiple tobacco products, parental smoking status and receiving advice to quit. With regard to the motivation ruler, those in their 50s reported a higher importance than those in their 20s. Weight gain concerns when quitting smoking were the lowest among the participants aged 19-29. The need to develop gender-specific smoking cessation programs is the highest among the participants aged 39-49 and the lowest among those aged 19-29. This study suggests several factors related to the utilization of national health services among female smokers. Further studies considering gender-specific needs for the development of gender-responsive tobacco cessation support are needed.
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Voci S, Veldhuizen S, Tien S, Barker M, Minian N, Selby P, Zawertailo L. A comparison of quit outcomes for men and women in a smoking cessation program offering personalized nicotine replacement therapy and counselling in primary care clinics. Nicotine Tob Res 2021; 23:1673-1681. [PMID: 33912963 DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntab082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Women may have greater difficulty achieving long-term abstinence following a quit attempt compared to men. We sought to determine whether there were differences in treatment characteristics or outcome between female and male primary care patients enrolled in a smoking cessation program providing personalized nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) with counselling support. METHODS The sample included 27,601 Ontarians (53% female, 47% male) who enrolled in the Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients program between 2016 and 2018. Dose, type, and duration of NRT supplied was personalized to need. Thirty-day point prevalence tobacco smoking abstinence was self-reported via online or telephone survey at 6 months post-enrollment. RESULTS Both female and male participants received a median of 8 weeks of NRT. Types of NRT received were similar, with 80% of both female and male participants receiving patch and short-acting NRT. Total cumulative dose was somewhat higher for men (1373 mg vs. 1265 mg, p<0.001); but when calculated as dose per day, per cigarette smoked at baseline, dose was slightly higher among women (1.6 mg vs. 1.5 mg, p<0.001). Quit rates at 6 months were lower for women versus men (24% vs. 27%; AOR = 0.84 [95% CI = 0.78-0.90], p<0.001). There were no significant interactions between gender and dose, type or duration of NRT supplied. CONCLUSIONS Women were slightly less likely to quit than men, despite receiving similar treatment. There was no evidence that women benefitted more or less from variations in dose, type or duration of NRT supply.
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- Sabrina Voci
- Nicotine Dependence Service, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 1025 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON, M6J 1H4, Canada
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- Nicotine Dependence Service, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 1025 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON, M6J 1H4, Canada
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- Nicotine Dependence Service, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 1025 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON, M6J 1H4, Canada
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- Nicotine Dependence Service, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 1025 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON, M6J 1H4, Canada.,Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, 155 College St., Toronto, ON M5T 3M7, Canada
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- Nicotine Dependence Service, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 1025 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON, M6J 1H4, Canada.,Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, 500 University Ave., Toronto, ON M5G 1V7, Canada.,Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 60 White, Squirrel Way, Toronto, ON M6J 1H4, Canada
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- Nicotine Dependence Service, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 1025 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON, M6J 1H4, Canada.,Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, 155 College St., Toronto, ON M5T 3M7, Canada.,Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, 500 University Ave., Toronto, ON M5G 1V7, Canada.,Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, 250 College St., Toronto, ON M5T 1R8, Canada
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- Nicotine Dependence Service, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 1025 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON, M6J 1H4, Canada.,Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Toronto, 1 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 1A8, Canada
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Colston DC, Simard BJ, Xie Y, McLeod MC, Elliott MR, Thrasher JF, Fleischer NL. The Association between Quitline Characteristics and Smoking Cessation by Educational Attainment, Income, Race/Ethnicity, and Sex. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:3297. [PMID: 33806747 PMCID: PMC8005103 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18063297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Little research examines how tobacco quitlines affect disparities in smoking cessation in the United States. Our study utilized data from the Tobacco Use Supplement to the Current Population Survey (2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2018) (TUS-CPS) and state-level quitline data from the North American Quitline Consortium and National Quitline Data Warehouse. We ran multilevel logistic regression models assessing a state-run quitline's budget, reach, number of counseling sessions offered per caller, and hours of operation on 90-day smoking cessation. Multiplicative interactions between all exposures and sex, race/ethnicity, income, and education were tested to understand potential effect modification. We found no evidence that budget, reach, number of counseling sessions, or hours available for counseling were associated with cessation in the main effects analyses. However, when looking at effect modification by sex, we found that higher budgets were associated with greater cessation in males relative to females. Further, higher budgets and offering more sessions had a stronger association with cessation among individuals with lower education, while available counseling hours were more strongly associated with cessation among those with higher education. No quitline characteristics examined were associated with smoking cessation. We found evidence for effect modification by sex and education. Despite proven efficacy at the individual-level, current resource allocation to quitlines may not be sufficient to improve rates of cessation.
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- David C. Colston
- Center for Social Epidemiology and Population Health, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA; (B.J.S.); (N.L.F.)
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- Center for Social Epidemiology and Population Health, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA; (B.J.S.); (N.L.F.)
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- Biostatistics Core, Rogel Cancer Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA; (Y.X.); (M.C.M.)
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- Biostatistics Core, Rogel Cancer Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA; (Y.X.); (M.C.M.)
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA;
- Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
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- Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA;
- Center for Population Health Research, Department of Tobacco Research, National Institute of Public Health, Cuernavaca 62100, Mexico
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- Center for Social Epidemiology and Population Health, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA; (B.J.S.); (N.L.F.)
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Nair US, Miller ES, Bell ML, Allen S, Collins BN, Allen AM. Feasibility and acceptability of testing a menstrual-cycle timed smoking cessation intervention for women of reproductive age ( Project Phase): Protocol of a pilot randomized controlled trial. Contemp Clin Trials Commun 2020; 18:100569. [PMID: 32435718 PMCID: PMC7229486 DOI: 10.1016/j.conctc.2020.100569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2020] [Revised: 03/16/2020] [Accepted: 04/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Compared to men, women have unique barriers to smoking cessation and are less likely to utilize quitline services. While current clinical recommendations have called for sex/gender-specific smoking cessation protocols, quitlines have not been expanded protocols to address the unique needs of women. Menstrual cycles (and/or ovarian hormones) influence quit outcomes in women. This paper presents the study design and protocol for a randomized control trial (Project Phase) designed to test the feasibility and acceptability of utilizing menstrual cycle timing to improve quit outcomes in women of reproductive age. METHODS/DESIGN Participants include treatment-seeking women (n = 116), between the ages of 18-40 with regular and naturally-occurring menstrual cycles. Eligible participants are randomized to either the mid-Follicular Phase (FP) or Standard Care (SC-control) group. Counseling includes six weekly telephone sessions with four weeks of nicotine replacement therapy. The timing and frequency of sessions is identical to both conditions, with the exception of the quit day (week 3 of counseling). In addition to providing education on menstrual cycle and quitting, quit day for FP participants is set within 6-8 days post onset of menses; the SC group quit day is set for Week 3 of counseling regardless of their menstrual cycle phase. Dried blood spots will be used to bioverify menstrual cycle phase and smoking status. DISCUSSION If feasible and acceptable, our behavioral counseling intervention that times the quit day to the mid-follicular phase of the menstrual may increase quit outcomes among women of reproductive age and has potential for dissemination across quitlines nationally.
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- Uma S. Nair
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Department of health Promotion Sciences, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Heath, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota Medical School, MN, USA
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, College of Public Health, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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AbstractIntroductionQuitlines are standard care for smoking cessation; however, retaining clients in services is a problem. Little is known about factors that may predict dropout.AimsTo examine predictors of retention while in-program and at follow-up for clients enrolling in a state quitline.MethodsThis was a retrospective analysis of quitline enrolled clients from 2011 to 2017 (N = 49,347). Client retention in-program was categorized as (a) low adherence to treatment (receiving zero coaching calls), moderate (1–2 calls), and high adherence (3+ calls). Dropout at follow-up included participants who were not reached for the 7-month follow-up.ResultsMore than half the sample dropped out during treatment; 61% were not reached for follow-up. Women (odds ratio (OR) = 1.21; 95% confidence interval (CI) = [1.16, 127]) and those with high levels of nicotine dependence (OR = 1.03; 95% CI = [1.02, 1.04]) were more likely to have moderate adherence to treatment (1–2 coaching calls). Dropout at follow-up was more likely among clients who used nicotine replacement therapy (OR = 1.14; 95% CI = [1.09, 1.19]) and less likely among those who had high treatment adherence (OR = 0.41; 95% CI = [0.39, 0.42]).ConclusionGiven the relapsing nature of tobacco use and the harms related to tobacco use, quitlines can improve their impact by offering tailored services to enhance client engagement and retention in-treatment and at follow-up.
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