Title

Comparing intervention outcomes in smokers treated for single versus multiple behavioral risks

Authors

Judith J. Prochaska, University of California, San Francisco
Wayne F. Velicer, University of Rhode Island
James O. Prochaska, University of Rhode Island
Kevin Delucchi, University of California, San Francisco
Sharon M. Hall, University of California, San Francisco

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

5-1-2006

Abstract

This study examined treatment outcomes among smokers with single versus multiple behavioral risks. Data were drawn from smokers (N = 2,326) participating in 3 population-based, multibehavioral studies targeting cigarette smoking, high-fat diets, and high-risk sun exposure. Outcomes were compared for participants at risk for smoking only (13%), smoking plus 1 additional risk factor (37%), and smoking plus 2 additional risk factors (50%). The smoking only group tended to be female, older, more educated, lighter smokers, in the preparation stage of change for smoking, with more previous quit attempts and longer periods of abstinence. At 12 and 24 months follow-up, treatment of 1 or 2 coexisting risk factors did not decrease the effectiveness of smoking cessation treatment, and treatment for the coexisting factors was effective. Copyright 2006 by the American Psychological Association.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Health Psychology

Volume

25

Issue

3

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Prochaska, Judith J., Wayne F. Velicer, James O. Prochaska, Kevin Delucchi, and Sharon M. Hall. "Comparing intervention outcomes in smokers treated for single versus multiple behavioral risks." Health Psychology 25, 3 (2006): 380-388. doi: 10.1037/0278-6133.25.3.380.