J Korean Acad Nurs.  2007 Dec;37(7):1139-1148.

The Effects of a Group Smoking Cessation Program among Adult Smokers in a Rural Community

• Seo NS
• Kim YH
• Kang HY

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a community-based group smoking cessation program among adult smokers in a rural community. METHOD: The study design was quasi-experimental with a pre and posttest. A total of 55 adult smokers participated in the study. They were evaluated 1, 3, and 6 months after the program to identify the long-term effectiveness of the program. The program consisted of a total of 5 sessions provided twice a week. To test the effectiveness of the program, urine creatinine, expired air carbon monoxide, nicotine dependence, and smoking-related knowledge were used as dependent variables. Data was analyzed with the SPSS 10.0 program with a t-test, paired t-test, and Scheffe test. RESULT: Urine creatinine, expired air carbon monoxide, and nicotine dependence were significantly decreased after the program. Also, the rates of continuous abstinence were 81.8% at posttest, 65.5% at 1 month, 54.5% at 3 months, and 54.5% at 6 months follow-up. CONCLUSION: This community-based group smoking cessation program implemented by a nurse and smoking cessation counselors was effective for quitting smoking and decreasing urine creatinine and nicotine dependence. Therefore, this smoking cessation program could be recommended to induce smoking cessation as health promotion management in the rural community.

Keyword

Smoking cessation program; Nicotine dependence; Adult smoker

MeSH Terms

Adult
Aged
Breath Tests
Carbon Monoxide/analysis
Cotinine/urine
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Patient Education as Topic
Rural Population
Smoking/prevention & control/*psychology
Smoking Cessation/*methods
Tobacco Use Disorder/*therapy
Treatment Outcome