| An intensive group therapy programme for smoking cessation using nicotine patch and internet mailing supports in a university setting. | |
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PMID: 17997805 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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AIMS: Despite the growing literature on workplace tobacco control policies, very few studies have evaluated the role of smoking cessation programme as one of these policies in a university setting. We aimed to investigate the efficacy of intensive cessation programme delivered in a group format using nicotine patch therapy and internet mailing supports for our university employees. METHODS: From January 2003, we conducted the group therapy programme for smoking cession seven times in Okayama University, Japan. This programme consisted of nicotine patch therapy and on-line supporting system. Smoking status was regularly assessed by direct interviews. RESULTS: A total of 102 employees were enrolled in this programme, of whom 101 initiated their smoking cessation. One hundred participants (99%) received nicotine patch therapy, and its toxicities were generally mild. Of the 94 employees who could be follow-up for a year after the cessation, 50 (53%) sustained abstinence for a year. Multivariate analysis revealed that writing and sending e-mail messages within the first 1 week were significant factors affecting long-term cessation. The type of position also affected the cessation rate. CONCLUSION: This study suggests that our programme in a university setting seems to be effective mainly because of peer-supports among the participants through regular face-to-face meetings and their own mailing supports. |
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Authors:
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K Hotta; K Kinumi; K Naito; K Kuroki; H Sakane; A Imai; M Kobayashi; M Ohnishi; T Ogura; H Miura; Y Takahashi; K Tobe |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Evaluation Studies; Journal Article; Multicenter Study |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of clinical practice Volume: 61 ISSN: 1368-5031 ISO Abbreviation: Int. J. Clin. Pract. Publication Date: 2007 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-11-13 Completed Date: 2008-04-14 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9712381 Medline TA: Int J Clin Pract Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1997-2001 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Health and Medical Section, Health and Environmental Center, Okayama University, Tsushima-Naka, Okayama, Japan. khotta@md.okayama-u.ac.jp |
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Administration, Cutaneous Adult Aged Female Humans Internet* Male Middle Aged Nicotine / administration & dosage* Nicotinic Agonists / administration & dosage* Prospective Studies Psychotherapy, Group / methods* Smoking / prevention & control* Smoking Cessation / methods* |
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0/Nicotinic Agonists; 54-11-5/Nicotine |
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