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. 2014 Jan-Feb;23(1):84-89.
doi: 10.1111/j.1521-0391.2013.12067.x. Epub 2013 Jun 26.

Quit intention as a predictor of quit attempts over time in adolescents with psychiatric disorders

Golfo K Tzilos  1 , David R Strong, Ana M Abrantes, Susan E Ramsey, Richard A Brown
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Quit intention as a predictor of quit attempts over time in adolescents with psychiatric disorders

Golfo K Tzilos et al. Am J Addict. 2014 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

Background: Rates of smoking among adolescents with psychiatric comorbidity are high, despite the well-known health risks. The current longitudinal study examined patterns of quitting behavior in adolescent smokers with psychiatric comorbidity.

Methods: The study evaluated 191 inpatient adolescents who had been enrolled in a randomized controlled trial of motivational interviewing versus brief advice for smoking cessation, and assessed their intentions to quit smoking.

Results: Rates of quit attempts at post-hospital, 1-month, and 6-month assessments were 23%, 17%, and 17%, respectively. Adolescents who reported an intention to quit smoking (43%) were significantly more likely to report a quit attempt, regardless of psychiatric symptoms, cognitive factors, or substance use.

Conclusions: Intention to quit smoking appears to translate to substantial quit behavior, even in a high-risk adolescent population that may otherwise be viewed as uninterested in quitting, suggesting the need to proactively connect this population with adequate services and follow-up support. (Am J Addict 2013;XX:1-6).

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The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of this paper.

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Figure 1
Percentage of adolescents in each treatment condition who reported a Quit Attempt in the 30 days after assessment of their reported Intention To Quit.
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