PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Keogan, Sheila AU - Kabir, Zubair AU - Currie, Laura AU - Gunning, Miriam AU - Campbell, Paula AU - Clancy, Luke TI - Prevalence and predictors of smoking cessation rates in Ireland: A follow-up cross-sectional study DP - 2011 Sep 01 TA - European Respiratory Journal PG - p1563 VI - 38 IP - Suppl 55 4099 - https://publications.ersnet.org//content/38/Suppl_55/p1563.short 4100 - https://publications.ersnet.org//content/38/Suppl_55/p1563.full SO - Eur Respir J2011 Sep 01; 38 AB - Background: We reported that intensive smoking cessation (SC) services are available in Ireland but lack uniformity or consistency countrywide [1]. Here we estimated successful quit rates at 4-weeks and again at 3-months follow-up relative to baseline after setting up a quit date, and identified significant predictors of quitting at 4-weeks follow-up relative to baseline smoking status.Methods: A convenience sample of 1,490 patients was recruited while attending SC service throughout Ireland. An electronic database was created. Intention-to-treat analyses were performed employing stepwise multivariable logistic regression modelling to identify significant predictors from several covariates for which complete data were available. Smoking status was self-reported. Carbon monoxide (CO) monitoring was done but was patchy.Results: 37% had quit smoking at 4-weeks after setting up a quit date (p<0.001) and a lower proportion (22.4%) quit smoking at 3-months follow-up (p<0.001). Only occupation [professionals had 58% increased success rates relative to semi/unskilled] and client sources [outpatients were least likely to succeed] were significant predictors (p<0.05) of SC rates at 4-weeks follow-up.Conclusions: This pilot study demonstrated that SC services if availed of could result in quitting when followed-up both at 4-weeks and at 3-months, despite attrition. A cost-effective comprehensive tobacco dependence treatment program can accelerate further declines in smoking rates.Reference:1. Currie et al. An evaluation of the range and availability of intensive smoking cessation services in Ireland. Irish J Med Sci 2010;179:77-83.