Abstract
Objective: To test the feasibility and effect of a smoking cessation intervention among sheltered homeless. Methods: Homeless smokers were enrolled in a 12-week group counseling program plus pharmacotherapy (n=58). Results: The mean number of sessions attended was 7.2; most participants used at least one type of medication (67%); and 75% completed 12-week end-of-treatment surveys. Carbon-monoxide-verified abstinence rates at 12 and 24 weeks were 15.5% and 13.6% respectively. Conclusion: Results support the feasibility of enrolling and retaining sheltered homeless in a smoking cessation program. Counseling plus pharmacotherapy options may be effective in helping sheltered homeless smokers quit.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 544-552 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | American Journal of Health Behavior |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2010 |
Keywords
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Homeless
- Motivational interviewing
- Nicotine addiction
- Smoking cessation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health(social science)
- Social Psychology
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health