Title | Motivational interviewing for smoking cessation in college students: A group randomized controlled trial |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2010 |
Authors | Harris, KJ, Catley, D, Good, GE, Cronk, NJ, Harrar, S, Williams, KB |
Journal | Preventive Medicine |
Volume | 51 |
Pagination | 387-393 |
Publisher | Elsevier Science |
Place Published | Netherlands |
Publication Language | eng |
ISBN Number | 0091-7435 |
Accession Number | 2010-22221-012. First Author & Affiliation: Harris, Kari Jo |
Keywords | College students, motivational interviewing, smoking behavior, Smoking Cessation, Tobacco Smoking |
Abstract | Objective: To examine the efficacy of four individually-delivered Motivational Interviewing counseling sessions for smoking cessation versus a matched intensity comparison condition. Method: From 2006–2009, students attending college in the Midwest smoking at least 1 of 30 days were recruited regardless of their interest in quitting. 30 fraternities and sororities were randomized, resulting in 452 participants. Results: No significant differences were found for 30-day cessation between treatment and comparison at end of treatment (31.4% vs 28%, OR=1.20, 95% CI 0.72,1.99) or at follow-up (20.4% vs 24.6%, OR=0.78, 95% CI 0.50,1.22). Predictors of cessation at follow-up, regardless of condition, included more sessions attended (OR 1.2, 95% CI 1.1,1.8) and more cigarettes smoked in 30 days at baseline (OR 4.7, 95% CI 2.5,8.9). The odds of making at least one quit attempt were significantly greater for those in the smoking group at end of treatment (OR 1.75, 95% CI 1.11,2.74) and follow-up (OR 1.66, 95% CI 1.11,2.47). Modeling showed reduction in days smoked for both groups. At end of treatment, more frequent smokers in the treatment condition had greater reductions in days smoked. Conclusion: Motivational Interviewing for smoking cessation is effective for increasing cessation attempts and reducing days smoked in the short run. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract) |
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