Brief ReportEvaluation of a newly developed tobacco cessation program for people with disabilities
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Methods
This IRB approved study occurred within the context of a larger quasi-experimental study comparing a four-week tobacco cessation intervention designed for people with disabilities (LIFT) to a standard six-week cessation program (Quit Smoking Now). A total of three four-week intervention programs were conducted between September 2012 and December 2013. All program sessions and qualitative interviews were held at a large center for independent living in the southeastern US. Participants were
Results
Sixteen participants completed the intervention (89%), with participants on average attending seven of the eight sessions. Most participants rated the program as excellent (83%) or good (8%). Four participants (22%) reported abstinence at 6 months. Qualitative results centered around three primary groupings: Group characteristics, Program characteristics, and Individual characteristics.
Discussion
Existing studies highlight various components regarding tobacco cessation programs and their effectiveness; however, to our knowledge, no research has looked specifically at cessation for people with disabilities. This study was designed as a process evaluation of a tobacco cessation program designed specifically for people with disabilities. Using qualitative interviews, we were able to gain greater understanding of specific components of the tobacco cessation program that might be more
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The authors have no conflicts of interest to report. Similar research was presented at the 2014 American Public Health Association Conference and recognized at the 2015 Society for Public Health Conference. This project was supported by NIH/NCI Grant #: 5R21CA141600-2.