Abstinence rates and predictors of outcome for smoking cessation: do Brazilian smokers need special strategies?

Abstract

The higher percentage of smoking cessation was achieved using multiple therapies (counseling + NRT + bupropion). The only significant predictor of failure detected was severe nicotine dependence.

Avaliação da concentração de monóxido de carbono no ar exalado em tabagistas com DPOC

“…(23,24) This preponderance of females can be explained by a possible selection bias, since it has been shown that women seek medical treatment for smoking cessation more frequently than do men. (21,(25)(26)(27) The mean age was higher in the COPD group than in the non-COPD group, which is consistent with the natural history of the disease. (28) In addition, only 3% of the patients with COPD had had more than 8 years of schooling, a finding that is also in accordance with those reported in the literature, which indicate that the frequency of COPD is inversely proportional to the level of education of the smoker.…”

Parent quit attempts after counseling to reduce children's secondhand smoke exposure and promote cessation: Main and moderating relationships

“…Though included in the initial regression model due to its theoretical importance, neither HSI nor its interaction with group was a signifi cant predictor in the context of the other independent variables. This is contrary to results from studies in which high levels of dependence predicted failure to quit ( Chandola, Head, & Bartley, 2004 ;Chatkin, 2004 ;Ferguson et al, 2003 ;Grandes, Cortada, Arrazola, & Laka, 2003 ;Hymowitz et al, 1997 ;Ji et al, 2005 ).…”

Profile of Brazilian smokers in the National Program for Tobacco Control

“…2 Despite efforts in implementing the Brazilian National Program for Tobacco Control, the rate of successful treatment is still low (about 20%). 3 The odds of success can be improved by further knowledge of the characteristics of individuals who adhere to the program, so that treatment can be adjusted to the specific characteristics of the target population. 4 The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics of smokers who seek help to quit smoking in Brazilian public health units, based on the experience of a primary health care unit that covers a poor community in the city of Rio de Janeiro.…”