OBJECTIVE: To determine the feasibility of implementing cessation interventions in Syria. METHODS: We randomized 50 smokers to either a brief or intensive behavioral cessation intervention. Adherence to treatment and cessation through 3 months postcessation were calculated. RESULTS:Adherence in the intensive group was only moderate and was associated with smoking for more years and higher self-efficacy. Cessation rates in the brief and intensive intervention groups were 16% and 4%, respectively. Nicotine dependence predicted abstinence at 3 months. CONCLUSION: Important barriers to cessation included perceived dependence, lack of access to pharmacotherapy, poor social support, and water pipe smoking.
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OBJECTIVE: To determine the feasibility of implementing cessation interventions in Syria. METHODS: We randomized 50 smokers to either a brief or intensive behavioral cessation intervention. Adherence to treatment and cessation through 3 months postcessation were calculated. RESULTS: Adherence in the intensive group was only moderate and was associated with smoking for more years and higher self-efficacy. Cessation rates in the brief and intensive intervention groups were 16% and 4%, respectively. Nicotine dependence predicted abstinence at 3 months. CONCLUSION: Important barriers to cessation included perceived dependence, lack of access to pharmacotherapy, poor social support, and water pipe smoking.
Authors: Marielle C Brinkman; Hyoshin Kim; Sydney M Gordon; Robyn R Kroeger; Iza L Reyes; Dawn M Deojay; Caleb Chitwood; Timothy E Lane; Pamela I Clark Journal: Nicotine Tob Res Date: 2015-09-16 Impact factor: 4.244
Authors: Ziyad Ben Taleb; Kenneth D Ward; Taghrid Asfar; Rana Jaber; Rehab Auf; Wasim Maziak Journal: Int J Public Health Date: 2016-04-15 Impact factor: 3.380
Authors: Taghrid Asfar; Alberto J Caban-Martinez; Laura A McClure; Estefania C Ruano-Herreria; Danielle Sierra; G Gilford Clark; Daniel Samano; Noella A Dietz; Kenneth D Ward; Kristopher L Arheart; David J Lee Journal: Contemp Clin Trials Date: 2018-02-14 Impact factor: 2.226