Smoking Cessation Outcomes in Different Groups of Smokers
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Bardakci Mustafa I, Sumerkan Mutlu, Ayhan Albayrak Gülhan, Özkarafakili Arzu, Gediz Remzi, Sagir Gulcan
Primary Institution: Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, TUR
Hypothesis
Does motivational interviewing affect smoking cessation rates among smokers with different medical conditions?
Conclusion
Motivational interviewing helped 10.5% of smokers quit by the sixth month, with higher success in females.
Supporting Evidence
- 21.3% of participants quit smoking after the first month.
- Success rates were higher in females compared to males.
- Smoking cessation rates declined over time, with 10.5% success at six months.
Takeaway
The study showed that talking to smokers about quitting can help some of them stop smoking, especially women.
Methodology
This prospective study involved motivational interviews and follow-ups with smokers from various health backgrounds.
Limitations
Some patients were reluctant to participate in regular follow-ups.
Participant Demographics
400 smokers, median age 52, 44.2% female, 55.8% male.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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