Evaluation of a Smoking Cessation Program for HIV Infected Individuals in an Urban HIV Clinic: Challenges and Lessons Learned
Joint Authors
Chew, Debra
Steinberg, Michael B.
Thomas, Polly
Swaminathan, Shobha
Hodder, Sally L.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-10-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
HIV infected persons have high prevalence of smoking and tobacco-associated health risks.
Few studies describe smoking cessation programs targeting this population.
The Infectious Disease Practice (IDP) in Newark, New Jersey, initiated a smoking cessation program (SCP) for HIV infected smokers.
We report participation, abstinence rates, and predictors of abstinence.
Methods.
This is a prospective cohort study, comparing participants to non-SCP smokers, during April 1, 2011, to October 31, 2012.
Intervention included one individualized counseling session with an offer of pharmacotherapy.
Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed with self-reported seven-day point prevalence abstinence at six months as primary outcome measure.
Results.
Among 1545 IDP patients, 774 (51%) were current smokers of whom 123 (16%) participated in the SCP.
Mean six-month abstinence rate amongst SCP participants was 16%.
A history of cocaine or heroin use was predictive of continued smoking (odds ratio [OR] adjusted 0.20, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.07–0.55) while smokers in the preparation stage of change were more likely abstinent at six months (OR adjusted 8.26, 95% CI 1.02–66.67).
Conclusions.
A low-intensity smoking cessation intervention in an HIV treatment setting is effective in a minority of participants.
Further research is needed to better address barriers to smoking cessation such as substance use.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chew, Debra& Steinberg, Michael B.& Thomas, Polly& Swaminathan, Shobha& Hodder, Sally L.. 2014. Evaluation of a Smoking Cessation Program for HIV Infected Individuals in an Urban HIV Clinic: Challenges and Lessons Learned. AIDS Research and Treatment،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1016038
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chew, Debra…[et al.]. Evaluation of a Smoking Cessation Program for HIV Infected Individuals in an Urban HIV Clinic: Challenges and Lessons Learned. AIDS Research and Treatment No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1016038
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chew, Debra& Steinberg, Michael B.& Thomas, Polly& Swaminathan, Shobha& Hodder, Sally L.. Evaluation of a Smoking Cessation Program for HIV Infected Individuals in an Urban HIV Clinic: Challenges and Lessons Learned. AIDS Research and Treatment. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1016038
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1016038