Smoking cessation behavioural therapy in disadvantaged neighbourhoods: an explorative analysis of recruitment channels

摘要: The optimum channel(s) used to recruit smokers living in disadvantaged neighbourhoods for smoking cessation behavioural therapy (SCBT) is unknown. This paper examines the channels through which participating a free, multi-session SCBT programme heard about and were referred this service neighbourhood, compares participants’ characteristics attendance between channels. 109 participants, recruited from free courses areas of two cities Netherlands, underwent repeated surveys. Participants asked how they who them. Participant compared five channels, including General Practitioner (GP), community organisation, word mouth, another health professional, media or self-referred. Whether people predicted ≥4 sessions was investigated with logistic regression analysis. Over quarter participants had no primary education only, more than half belonged ethnic minority populations. Most single channel. More (49 %) (60 %) by (GP) any other Factors influencing quit success, psychosocial factors nicotine dependence, did not differ significantly channel SCBT. No attendance. GP most important source both hear be neighbourhood. A majority low socioeconomic status Neither influenced As such, concentrating on makes use existing infrastructure highest yielding, GP, would an appropriate strategy if recruitment resources scarce.