RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Prevalence and predictors of smoking cessation rates in Ireland: A follow-up cross-sectional study
JF European Respiratory Journal
JO Eur Respir J
FD European Respiratory Society
SP p1563
VO 38
IS Suppl 55
A1 Keogan, Sheila
A1 Kabir, Zubair
A1 Currie, Laura
A1 Gunning, Miriam
A1 Campbell, Paula
A1 Clancy, Luke
YR 2011
UL https://publications.ersnet.org//content/38/Suppl_55/p1563.abstract
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.