Successes and failures in resisting cigarettes affect partner support for smoking cessation

vanDellen, Michelle R.; Boyd, Savannah; Ranby, Krista W.; Beam, LeeAnn B.

doi:10.1080/08870446.2016.1255945

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“…In addition, normative high levels of smoking in some low-income communities may further compromise cessation efforts (6). Consequently, low-income African Americans experience multiple socio-environmental factors promoting smoking and impeding their smoking cessation despite having similar (or greater) intention to quit than other groups (7,8).…”

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A Cross-sectional Study Exploring Sex Differences in the Relationship Between Sex Partner Attitudes and Current Quit Attempt Among a Sample of Smokers in Baltimore, MD, USA.

Melissa¹,

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Hammond³

et al. 2020

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Background: Limited research has explored sex differences in the relationship between partner behavior and attitudes and smoking cessation. Methods: The study examined sex partner attitudes about smoking among men and women who are currently trying to quit smoking cigarettes. Data were collected as part of the Tobacco Use in Drug Environment (TIDE) study, a cross-sectional study conducted in Baltimore, MD, USA from September 2013-May 2015. Interviews were administered with current smokers. The sample size for the current analysis was 134 men and 86 women. Results: Approximately thirty-three percent of male participants (n=45) reported currently trying to quit smoking cigarettes. Twenty-nine percent of women were currently trying to quit. Having a sex partner who did not mind the participant’s smoking was associated with decreased odds of trying to quit among men (AOR=0.35, p=0.03, 95% CI: 0.13, 0.91). Having a sex partner who expressed concern about the participant’s smoking (AOR=12.9, p<0.01, 95% CI: 3.49, 47.0) and having a sex partner who encouraged the participant to quit smoking was significantly associated current quit attempt. Conclusions: The relationship between partner support for cessation and current quit attempt was stronger for women than men in this population. Understanding sex-partner attitudes regarding smoking and their relationship to smoking cessation activities may provide insights for future tailored cessation interventions.

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“…Partner behavior and attitudes have been shown to in uence smoking behaviors and cessation (8,9). Speci cally, partners' supportive behaviors have been found to be associated with cessation, while negative behaviors, such as nagging the smoker and complaining about smoking, are predictive of relapse (10,11).…”

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A Cross-sectional Study Exploring Sex Differences in the Relationship Between Sex Partner Attitudes and Current Quit Attempt Among a Sample of Smokers in Baltimore, MD, USA.

Melissa¹,

Crossnohere²,

Hammond³

et al. 2020

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“…[5][6][7][8][9] An alternative approach is to focus more on nonsmokers and the changing social norms around smoking and smoking cessation. [10][11][12][13] As there are many more nonsmokers than there are smokers in the United States, nonsmokers represent a vast, yet largely untapped, group for changing social norms around smoking. As a rule, nonsmokers are the primary advocates behind policies to restrict smoking in public places and to raise taxes on cigarettes.…”

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Targeting Nonsmokers to Help Smokers Quit: Features of a Large-scale Intervention

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Smoking continues to be a major public health problem, despite a substantial decline in prevalence rates over the last decades. Quit smoking interventions typically target smokers, whether through individual or group treatment or through broader public health campaigns. Yet, nonsmokers represent a vast and largely untapped resource to help smokers quit. This article describes an innovative approach that targeted nonsmokers through a media-style campaign with repeated reminders about smoking cessation. We tested the nonsmoker intervention in a large randomized trial and showed it to be effective in helping smokers quit. Components of the intervention included repeated mailings with relevant cessation messages over a 10-week period, 2 brief check-in telephone calls, and access to a study Web site. In this article, we discuss details of the intervention development, content, and implementation.

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“…Recent attention has focused on the potential beneficial role of social support networks for increasing smokers' use of evidence-based cessation treatment and quitting behaviors ( Aschbrenner et al, 2018 ; Baha & Le Faou, 2010 ; Graham et al, 2017 ; Kim et al, 2017 ; vanDellen et al, 2017 ). Cigarette smoking is increasingly concentrated among racial/ethnic minorities and those with low-income status ( Hu et al, 2016 ; Levinson, 2017 ).…”

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Support person interventions to increase use of quitline services among racially diverse low-income smokers: A pilot study

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Vickerman

et al. 2019

Addictive Behaviors Reports

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Introduction Social support from nonsmokers may have a role in prompting smokers to use evidence-based cessation treatment. Prior studies found that an intervention for nonsmoking support persons (SPs) was effective for promoting smokers' use of free, state quitline services. This pilot study adapted and assessed feasibility of this intervention for a racially diverse, low-income population. Methods Single group, non-randomized design enrolling SP-smoker dyads with low income status enrolled in one of three study “waves” of 10 pairs each. Participants were recruited using flyers and in-person outreach methods. The SP intervention included a 1-session coaching call and written materials; study waves 2 and 3 also included text messaging and a monetary incentive for smokers who used quitline services. Using content analysis, the intervention was iteratively adapted based on SP feedback. Baseline measures assessed socio-demographics, dyad and tobacco use characteristics. Follow-up assessments were conducted among SPs at 1-month follow-up and among smokers at 3-months follow-up. Feasibility indicators were recruitment, retention, and SP intervention acceptability and adherence. Secondary outcomes were smokers' use of any quitline service verified by quitline staff and 7-day, point prevalence, biochemically verified smoking abstinence at 3 months. Results Recruitment of 30 dyads was feasible; in-person recruitment methods were the most successful. SPs who completed follow-up assessments found the intervention acceptable, suggesting only minor content modifications, and they perceived the quitline information as novel. But the study had some feasibility challenges (e.g., SP coaching call completion: 60% and SP study retention: 53%). At 3 months, 2 smokers (7%) had used any quitline service and 13% were biochemically confirmed smoking abstinent. Conclusions This pilot study demonstrated feasibility of recruiting SP-smoker dyads from diverse, low-income communities. While the intervention was well received, its delivery was not feasible in this population. Results suggest that further consumer adaptation of the intervention is needed among both SPs and smokers.

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Successes and failures in resisting cigarettes affect partner support for smoking cessation

Abstract: Lapses in a quit attempt may change the nature of the support quitters receive. Interventions to improve communication between partners about the smoker's commitment to quitting and experienced challenges may result in better support.

Cited by 8 publications

References 45 publications

A Cross-sectional Study Exploring Sex Differences in the Relationship Between Sex Partner Attitudes and Current Quit Attempt Among a Sample of Smokers in Baltimore, MD, USA.

A Cross-sectional Study Exploring Sex Differences in the Relationship Between Sex Partner Attitudes and Current Quit Attempt Among a Sample of Smokers in Baltimore, MD, USA.

Targeting Nonsmokers to Help Smokers Quit: Features of a Large-scale Intervention

Support person interventions to increase use of quitline services among racially diverse low-income smokers: A pilot study

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