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A worksite smoking modification competition: Potential for public health impact

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  • Klesges, R.C.
  • Vasey, M.M.
  • Glasgow, R.E.

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We evaluated the effectiveness of a worksite smoking cessation/reduction program both with and without formal competition for monetary prizes in five worksites (n=107). A greater percentage of eligible smokers participated in the competition (88 per cent) than the non-competition (53 per cent) condition. Treatment outcome among participants was generally equivalent across conditions, but at a six-month follow-up, nonabstinent subjects in the competition condition had lower levels of carbon monoxide than subjects in the non-competition condition. On a worksite-wide basis, a higher percentage of employees quit smoking in the competition condition (16 per cent) compared to the non-competition (7 per cent).

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  • Klesges, R.C. & Vasey, M.M. & Glasgow, R.E., 1986. "A worksite smoking modification competition: Potential for public health impact," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 76(2), pages 198-200.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1986:76:2:198-200_9
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