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Evaluation of EX: A National Mass Media Smoking Cessation Campaign.

Authors :
Vallone, Donna M.
Duke, Jennifer C.
Cullen, Jennifer
McCausland, Kristen L.
Allen, Jane A.
Source :
American Journal of Public Health; Feb2011, Vol. 101 Issue 2, p302-309, 8p, 5 Charts
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Objectives. We used longitudinal data to examine the relationship between confirmed awareness of a national, branded, mass media smoking cessation campaign and cessation outcomes. Methods. We surveyed adult smokers (n=4067) in 8 designated market areas (''media markets'') at baseline and again approximately 6 months later. We used multivariable models to examine campaign effects on cognitions about quitting, quit attempts, and 30-day abstinence. Results. Respondents who demonstrated confirmed awareness of the EX campaign were significantly more likely to increase their level of agreement on a cessation-related cognitions index from baseline to follow-up (odds ratio [OR]=1.6; P=.046). Individuals with confirmed campaign awareness had a 24% greater chance than did those who were not aware of the campaign of making a quit attempt between baseline and follow-up (OR=1.24; P=.048). Conclusions. A national, branded, mass media smoking cessation campaign can change smokers' cognitions about quitting and increase quit attempts. We strongly recommend that federal and state governments provide funding for media campaigns to increase smoking cessation, particularly for campaigns that have been shown to impact quit attempts and abstinence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00900036
Volume :
101
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
American Journal of Public Health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
57593037
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2009.190454