Effectiveness of behavioural smoking cessation interventions in selected disadvantaged groups

Effectiveness of behavioural smoking cessation interventions in selected disadvantaged groups

Article Type: Reviews of effectiveness From: Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Volume 17, Issue 2

Bryant, J., Bonevski, B., Paul, C., McElduff, P., Attia, J.,A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of behavioural smoking cessation interventions in selected disadvantaged groups,Addiction,2011,Vol. 106 No. 9,pp. 1568-1585

This review concluded that behavioural smoking cessation interventions appeared promising for some disadvantaged groups but overall findings were inconsistent. The authors’ conclusions reflect the evidence presented, but the generally low quality of the evidence suggests that the conclusions should be interpreted cautiously.