Evaluation of a Smoking Cessation Program in the U.S. Navy: Implications for Long Term Success and Failure

Abstract

The prevalence of smoking among military personnel exceeds rates established for the general population by approximately 20%. Studies from 1980 through 1986 have estimated that approximately half of all military personnel are smokers. An examination of the Navy's smoking cessation programs is necessary for the Navy to meet stated health objectives to reduce the prevalence of smoking among personnel, ensure a healthy work environment (SECNAVINST 5100. 13A), and provide a substantial savings to the U.S. Navy in terms of potential person-hours lost due to smoking-related illnesses. The purpose of the study was to examine the conditions under which participants quit smoking in a Navy- sponsored smoking cessation program and abstained in follow-up.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 03, 1989
Accession Number
ADA214175

Entities

People

  • Barbara C. Du Bois
  • Carolyn Cappello
  • Jerry Goodman
  • Jordan Malbrough

Organizations

  • Naval Health Research Center

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Administrative Personnel
  • Biomedical Research
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Department Of Defense
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Education
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Human Behavior
  • Lung Diseases
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Transfers
  • Motivation
  • Personnel Management

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