Global research neglect of population-based approaches to smoking cessation: time for a more rigorous science of population health interventions

Objective: Currently, primary health care (PHC) is under-represented in health statistics due to the lack of a comprehensive PHC data collection. This research explores the utility of population health surveys to address questions relating to access to and use of PHC, using diabetes as an example. Methods: Drawing on published material relating to diabetes management, we developed a conceptual framework of access to and use of quality PHC. Using this framework we examined three recent population-based health surveys ? the 2001 National Health Survey, 2002?03 NSW Health Survey, and AusDiab ? to identify relevant information collection. Results: We identified seven domains comprising aspects of quality PHC for people with diabetes. For each domain we proposed associated indicators. In critiquing the three population health surveys in relation to these indicators, we identified strengths and weaknesses of the data collections. Conclusion: This approach could inform the development of questions and extension of population health surveys to provide a better understanding of access to and use of quality PHC in Australia. The additional information would complement other data collections with a communitybased perspective and contribute to the develop- ment of PHC policy.

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Mixed-Methods for Comparing Tobacco Cessation Interventions

The Journal of Smoking Cessation ◽

10.1017/jsc.2015.7 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 15-21 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Behnoosh Momin ◽

Antonio Neri ◽

Lei Zhang ◽

Jennifer Kahende ◽

Jennifer Duke ◽

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Keyword(s):

Smoking Cessation ◽

Mixed Methods ◽

Comparative Effectiveness ◽

Tobacco Cessation ◽

Online Advertising ◽

Control Program ◽

Population Based ◽

Comprehensive Cancer Control ◽

Intervention Component ◽

Web Based

Introduction: The National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP) and National Tobacco Control Program (NTCP) are both well-positioned to promote the use of population-based tobacco cessation interventions, such as state quitlines and Web-based interventions.Aims: This paper outlines the methodology used to conduct a comparative effectiveness research (CER) study of traditional and Web-based tobacco cessation and quitline promotion approaches.Methods: A mixed-methods study with three components was designed to address the effect of promotional activities on service usage and the comparative effectiveness of population-based smoking cessation activities across multiple states.Results/Findings: The cessation intervention component followed 7,902 smokers (4,307 quitline users and 3,595 Web intervention users) to ascertain prevalence of 30-day abstinence rates seven months after registering for smoking cessation services. User characteristics and quit success was compared across the two modalities. In the promotions component, reach and use of traditional and innovative promotion strategies were assessed for 24 states, including online advertising, state Web sites, social media, mobile applications, and their effects on quitline call volume. The partnership intervention component studied the extent of collaboration among six selected NCCCPs and NTCPs.Conclusions: This study will guide program staff and clinicians with evidence-based recommendations and best practices for implementation of tobacco cessation within their patient and community populations and establish an evidence base that can be used for decision making.

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The impact of smoking and smoking cessation on disease outcomes in ulcerative colitis: a nationwide population-based study

Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics ◽

10.1111/apt.15390 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 50 (5) ◽

pp. 556-567 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Jonathan Blackwell ◽

Sonia Saxena ◽

Christopher Alexakis ◽

Alex Bottle ◽

Elizabeth Cecil ◽

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Keyword(s):

Ulcerative Colitis ◽

Smoking Cessation ◽

Population Based ◽

Population Based Study ◽

Disease Outcomes ◽

The Impact

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Acculturative status, age, and hypertension among African American women

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20211722 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (5) ◽

pp. 2083

Author(s):

Fern J. Webb ◽

Christina Jones ◽

Ross Jones ◽

Kristen Morga ◽

Lori Bilello ◽

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Keyword(s):

African American ◽

African American Women ◽

Cultural Beliefs ◽

The United States ◽

Population Based ◽

Health Interventions ◽

Traditional Values ◽

American Women ◽

Using Data ◽

Research Assistants

Background: Understanding culture’s impact on hypertension (HTN) is important since its prevalence in African American women (AAW) in the United States is among the highest. It is therefore important to know if younger AAW have similar acculturation status as older AAW when developing culturally relevant interventions. The objective of this study was to examine the association between acculturation status and age, determining whether acculturation status and age are significantly associated with hypertension among AAW.Methods: Acculturation status, age, and HTN were analyzed using data from the listening to our voices study (LOVS), a population-based observational study of 294 AAW conducted throughout Florida. LOVS was promoted via African American women research assistants trained to inform and recruit AAW living in Ft. Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, and Tampa.Results: Findings demonstrate that AAW held traditional values regardless of age. Moreover, AAW of younger ages had higher average acculturation scores compared with older AAW indicating stronger agreement with traditional values, practices and beliefs. Acculturation subscale scores were not associated with HTN. AAW with HTN scored higher on the traditional food subscale compared to AAW without HTN.Conclusions: These findings indicate the significance of considering the beliefs, values, and practices of AAW when developing health interventions. Health interventions developed should be tailored toward AAW of varying ages to incorporate activities relevant to their cultural beliefs, values and practices.

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