Measurement and definition for smoking cessation intervention research: the Smoke-Free Families experience

Authors
Melvin, CL Tucker, P
Citation
Cl. Melvin et P. Tucker, Measurement and definition for smoking cessation intervention research: the Smoke-Free Families experience, TOB CONTROL, 9, 2000, pp. 87-90
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Public Health & Health Care Science","Envirnomentale Medicine & Public Health
Journal title
TOBACCO CONTROL
ISSN journal
09644563 → ACNP
Volume
9
Year of publication
2000
Supplement
3
Pages
87 - 90
Database
ISI
SICI code
0964-4563(2000)9:<87:MADFSC>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
The measures, definitions, and processes used in the Smoke-Free Families cl inical trials to assure consistent measurement and reporting of various asp ects of the trials are described. Definitions of current smokers at differe nt points in the pregnancy, levels of addiction, biological verification, c essation, stages of change, and intervention approaches are presented along with the rationale underlying their adoption and development.