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Methodologic issues in evaluating stop smoking programs

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  • Midanik, L.T.
  • Polen, M.R.
  • Hunkeler, E.M.
  • Tekawa, I.S.
  • Soghikian, K.

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Three methodologic issues (definitions of smoking, period of follow-up, compositions of study group) were assessed in 426 persons 5 years after participation in a stop smoking program of a prepaid medical plan. When smoking was defined by measurement interval or by type or amount of tobacco smoked, smoking rates varied only slightly. Little information was gained by extending the follow-up period beyond the first year. However, study group composition (as defined by attendance at program sessions) had a pronounced effect on smoking rates. Those who attended fewer sessions were more likely to smoke during the follow-up period.

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  • Midanik, L.T. & Polen, M.R. & Hunkeler, E.M. & Tekawa, I.S. & Soghikian, K., 1985. "Methodologic issues in evaluating stop smoking programs," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 75(6), pages 634-638.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.75.6.634_9
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.75.6.634
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    1. Carolyn C. Johnson & Leann Myers & Larry S. Webber & Neil W. Boris & Hao He & Dixye Brewer, 2009. "A School-Based Environmental Intervention to Reduce Smoking among High School Students: The Acadiana Coalition of Teens against Tobacco (ACTT)," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 6(4), pages 1-19, March.

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