Effect of smoking reduction on later cessation: A pilot experimental study
Effect of smoking reduction on later cessation: A pilot experimental study
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DOI:
10.1080/146222003100007385
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发表时间:
2003-04-01
影响因子:
4.7
通讯作者:
Keely, JP
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作者:
Carpenter, MJ;Hughes, JR;Keely, JP
It is unclear whether reducing the number of cigarettes in smokers not trying to quit increases or decreases the likelihood of future quitting. In a pilot study, smokers not currently interested in quitting (n = 67) were randomized to two groups. Experimental participants received behavioral treatment and nicotine replacement therapy (choice of gum, patch, or inhaler) to reduce smoking by 50% over 4 weeks, followed by brief advice to quit. Usual-care participants received only brief advice to quit and nicotine replacement if they decided to quit. During the 4-week treatment period, nonabstaining reduction participants decreased from 23 to 14 cigarettes per day (p