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Smoking cessation
with young people: the real world
Smoking cessation in adolescents: is it worth it?
Emma Croghan
Powerpoint
Presentation
Abstract
This presentation will provide the results of a randomised
trial of smoking cessation behavioural support for adolescents.
Background: two thirds of adolescents say they want to
stop smoking, but there is limited evidence about the
efficacy of providing such services.
Study design: A randomised controlled trial of a tailored
group behavioural support programme for young people.
Population: adolescents aged 12 to 18 in South Staffordshire.
Methods: Facilitators were trained in both the delivery
of a behavioural support programme and in the research
methodology. Young people were recruited through a taster
session, and informed consent was sought. Volunteers were
allocated to an immediate or delayed arm. Volunteers allocated
to the delayed arm were offered self help literature whilst
on the waiting list. Smoking status information was gathered
prior to the start of the course for both groups (immediate
and delayed). It was then gathered following the immediate
course for both groups.
Outcome: The primary outcome was the point prevalence
of continuous 7-day abstinence from smoking, Co validated.
Results: Participants were twice as likely to quit with
behavioural support as those who did not receive such
a service (RR= 2.25 95% CI 1.17 to 4.32). They were also
more likely to reduce consumption than those who did not
receive the service.
Conclusions: Providing services specifically for young
people results in more quitters than the natural quit
rate.
Emma Croghan
South Staffs Health Authority PCT
ecconsultnow@aol.com
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