Abstract
Objectives: To assess the relationship between the mode of entry into a quitline service and subsequent tobacco use treatment outcomes. Methods: A retrospective study using logistic regression analysis of 11,040 Arizona Smokers' Helpline (ASHLine) clients was conducted to determine whether self- or medical referrals were related to 7- and 30-day point prevalence tobacco treatment outcomes at 7 months postquit. Results: Smokers referred to the ASHLine by a health care provider were more likely to quit smoking than were those who self-referred. Conclusions: Mode of entry into a quitline service for smoking cessation is related to treatment outcomes. Reasons for this outcome are uncertain and require additional research.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 3-11 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | American journal of health behavior |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- Quitline
- Referral for services
- Smoking
- Smoking cessation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health(social science)
- Social Psychology
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health