Monica Webb Hooper|Elizabeth A. Baker|Robert G. Robinson
Efficacy of a DVD-Based Smoking Cessation Intervention for African Americans
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center|University of Miami|Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center|University of Miami
previous research suggests african american smokers may improved outcomes interventions culturally specific however interventions sufficiently address unique needs population format large reach potential purpose study test efficacy newly developed digital video disc dvdbased cessation intervention targeting african americansin 2arm randomized trial smokers n 140 randomly assigned view either new pathways freedom ptf dvd standard control dvd participants assessed baseline immediately postviewing dvd 1month followup primary outcomes feasibility process variables including intervention evaluations readiness quit risk perceptions smokingrelated behavior changes examined secondary outcomesfindings demonstrated hypothesized positive effects ptf dvd compared control dvd content evaluations risk perceptions readiness quit followupwe found initial evidence efficacy ptf dvd standalone intervention future research test efficacy dvd smoking cessation larger randomized trial ultimate goal research validate new intervention underserved community smokers used multiple settings community health clinics primary care quitlines cessation clinics seminarsworkshops