Population Health Trial for Smokeless Tobacco Cessation With Military Personnel
Abstract
While smoking cessation has received considerable attention within the military the use of smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco and snuff) has not been a focus of medical services or research. Epidemiological data suggest that while smoking has continued to decline both in the general population and within the military the use of smokeless tobacco products has increased. The primary objective of this research is to develop and evaluate an intervention for smokeless tobacco cessation comprised of proactive recruitment targeted written and video materials mailed to the participant and phone call support. At the end of this third year of the study several accomplishments have been achieved. Accomplishments include visits for orientation and training at dental clinics at 14 additional military installations: 6 AF sites were added for enrollment purposes; 5 Army sites; Camp Pendleton, CA for Marine enrollment; and 2 Navy clinics in San Diego for enrollment of Navy personnel. A total of 785 participants have now enrolled in the study. Mailed follow-up assessments at three and six months post enrollment were continued with 587 three-month surveys and 571 six-month surveys completed to date.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA456165
Entities
Organizations
- Oregon Research Institute