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Interest in Participating in Smoking Cessation Treatment Among Latino Primary Care Patients

Authors: Lisa Sanderson Cox, A. Paula Cupertino, Kenneth P. Tercyak

Published in: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings | Issue 4/2011

Abstract

Smoking is the leading preventable cause of disease and death for U.S. Latinos. This study identified correlates of interest in participating in a smoking cessation program among urban Latinos seen in community clinics. Interviews were completed with 141 current smokers. Participants were predominantly Spanish-speaking (93%) males (66%), who were on average 37.6 years old and smoked 8.7 cigarettes per day. Over two-thirds (63%) of participants were “definitely interested” in participating in a smoking cessation program. Participants who smoked more cigarettes per day and reported greater nicotine dependence, depression, and readiness to quit were more likely to be interested, while those employed fulltime were less likely to report high interest. Treatment preferences were consistent with Clinical Practice Guidelines recommending counseling, social support, and pharmacotherapy. Results support recommendations that healthcare providers intervene with all Latino smokers, including light smokers and those who do not report initial interest in smoking cessation.

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Title: Interest in Participating in Smoking Cessation Treatment Among Latino Primary Care Patients
Authors: Lisa Sanderson Cox
A. Paula Cupertino
Kenneth P. Tercyak
Publication date: 01-12-2011
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings / Issue 4/2011
Print ISSN: 1068-9583
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3572
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10880-011-9259-y

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