Professor Billie Bonevski Research Fellow, University of Newcastle, Calvary Mater Hospital, Australia
Abstract
The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a client-centred, caseworker delivered cessation support intervention at increasing validated self-reported smoking cessation rates in a socioeconomically disadvantaged population. A randomised controlled trial will 400 smokers is being conducted. The study is set in a non-government welfare organisation located in New South Wales, Australia which provides emergency relief and counselling services to predominantly government income assistance recipients.
Eligible clients identified as smokers during a baseline touch screen computer survey are recruited and randomised by a trained research assistant located in the waiting area. Intervention group clients will receive an intensive client-centred smoking cessation intervention offered by the caseworker over three face-to-face and two telephone contacts. Primary outcome measure is CO-validated 7-day point prevalence abstinence at one, six, and 12-months follow-up. Other measures taken include prolonged abstinence, quit attempts, interest and intention to quit, self-efficacy, financial stress and depression.
This presentation will outline baseline data and the 1-month follow-up results.
Source of funding: National Health & Medical Research Council Project Grant 631055
