A Multistate Asian-Language Tobacco Quitline: Addressing a Disparity in Access to Care.
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| Title: | A Multistate Asian-Language Tobacco Quitline: Addressing a Disparity in Access to Care. |
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| Authors: | Cummins, Sharon E., Shiushing Wong, Bonnevie, Erika, Hye-ryeon Lee, Goto, Cynthia J., McCree Carrington, Judy, Kirby, Carrie, Shu-Hong Zhu |
| Source: | American Journal of Public Health. Oct2015, Vol. 105 Issue 10, p2150-2155. 6p. |
| Subjects: | Asians, Smoking cessation, Health equity, Health services accessibility, Asian Americans, Linguistic minorities, Medical care, Health |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | Objectives. We conducted a dissemination and implementation study to translate an intervention protocol for Asian-language smokers from an efficacy trial into an effective and sustainable multistate service. Methods. Three state tobacco programs (in California, Colorado, and Hawaii) promoted a multistate cessation quitline to 3 Asian-language-speaking communities: Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese. The California quitline provided counseling centrally to facilitate implementation. Three more states joined the program during the study period (January 2010-July 2012). We assessed the provision of counseling, quitting outcomes, and dissemination of the program. Results. A total of 2004 smokers called for the service, with 88.3% opting for counseling. Among those opting for counseling, the 6-month abstinence rate (18.8%) was similar to results of the earlier efficacy trial (16.4%). Conclusions. The intervention protocol, based on an efficacy trial, was successfully translated into a multistate service and further disseminated. This project paved the way for the establishment of a national quitline for Asian-language speakers, which serves as an important strategy to address disparities in access to care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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