[Telephone Quitline and changed smoking behavior].
BACKGROUND
The purpose of this study was to find out whether and to what exTent callers to the Norwegian Quitline changed their smoking behaviour, and whether change was influenced by the degree of Quitline follow-up.


METHODS
Two groups were studied and compared after their own initial call. The follow-up group (n = 324) received information material and four consultations. The registration group (n = 272) received material and two consultations.


RESULTS
Both groups showed significant improvement over a year. In the follow-up group 18% and in the registration group 13% of individuals had changed from daily smokers to non-smokers. The behavioural change was significantly better in the follow-up group.


CONCLUSIONS
The results indicate that individuals seem to benefit from consultation. More frequent and systematic contact with a professional appears to have a positive effect on the quitting rate.
Bliksrud
Tove
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Pedagogisk-psykologisk tjeneste i Baerum Arnold Haukelands plass 10 1338 Sandvika. tove.bliksrud@chello.no
Nygaard
Egil
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D003376:Counseling / Q000379:methods*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D015277:Hotlines; D006801:Humans; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior; D012907:Smoking / Q000523:psychology; D016540:Smoking Cessation / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology; D000074606:Smoking Prevention; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires