Proaktive Interventionen zur Förderung der Tabakabstinenz in der Hausärztlichen Praxis: Akzeptanz und Charakteristik der Erreichbaren Zielgruppen

Translated title of the contribution: Proactive smoking interventions to foster smoking cessation in the general medical practice: Acceptance and characteristics of the accessible target groups

C. Meyer*, S. Ulbricht, A. Schumann, J. Rüge, H. J. Rumpf, U. John

*Corresponding author for this work
4 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

This study examines characteristics of target groups that can be reached by proactive smoking interventions in general practices. A total of 9,896 consecutive patients from 34 general practices in West Pomerania were registered in this study. The participation in an intervention study including smoking cessation counselling was offered to all smoking patients aged 18-70 years (n=2,016). Compared to the general population, smokers in the general practice are younger. Among the eligible patients, 82% (n=1,653) gave consent to participate in the intervention study. A total of 65% of the participants did not intend to quit smoking. Patients refusing participation were older, less ready to quit smoking and consumed less tobacco. Proactive smoking interventions are highly accepted by general practice patients.

Translated title of the contributionProactive smoking interventions to foster smoking cessation in the general medical practice: Acceptance and characteristics of the accessible target groups
Original languageGerman
JournalPravention und Gesundheitsforderung
Volume3
Issue number1
Pages (from-to)25-30
Number of pages6
ISSN1861-6755
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 02.2008

Research Areas and Centers

  • Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)

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