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Comparative Study
. 2002 Nov 10;122(27):2616-8.

[Telephone Quitline and changed smoking behavior]

[Article in Norwegian]
Tove Bliksrud  1 , Egil Nygaard
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  • PMID: 12523191
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Comparative Study

[Telephone Quitline and changed smoking behavior]

[Article in Norwegian]
Tove Bliksrud et al. Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. .
Free article

Abstract

Background: The purpose of this study was to find out whether and to what exTent callers to the Norwegian Quitline changed their smoking behaviour, and whether change was influenced by the degree of Quitline follow-up.

Material and methods: Two groups were studied and compared after their own initial call. The follow-up group (n = 324) received information material and four consultations. The registration group (n = 272) received material and two consultations.

Results: Both groups showed significant improvement over a year. In the follow-up group 18% and in the registration group 13% of individuals had changed from daily smokers to non-smokers. The behavioural change was significantly better in the follow-up group.

Interpretation: The results indicate that individuals seem to benefit from consultation. More frequent and systematic contact with a professional appears to have a positive effect on the quitting rate.

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