Smoking, Secondhand Smoke, And Quitting: A Cessation Program

Settegast, Brandi

doi:10.12794/tef.2008.174

Smoking, Secondhand Smoke, And Quitting: A Cessation Program

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This paper discusses a research study that uses an education program designed to teach young women about the health effects of smoking, secondhand smoke, and the benefits of quitting.

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19 p.

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Settegast, Brandi & Eve, Susan Brown April 3, 2008.

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Author

Settegast, Brandi University of North Texas

Contributor

Eve, Susan Brown University of North Texas; Faculty Mentor

University of North Texas. Honors College.

Publisher

University of North Texas. Honors College.
Place of Publication: [Denton, Texas]

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Main Title: Smoking, Secondhand Smoke, And Quitting: A Cessation Program
Series Title: University Scholars Day

Degree Information

Department: Biological Sciences
Department: Applied Gerontology
Department: Honors College

Description

This paper discusses a research study that uses an education program designed to teach young women about the health effects of smoking, secondhand smoke, and the benefits of quitting.

Physical Description

19 p.

Notes

Abstract: This paper discusses a research study that uses an education program designed to teach young women about the health effects of smoking, secondhand smoke, and the benefits of quitting. The authors used a PowerPoint presentation and a short questionnaire, administered three times-prior to the presentation, directly after the presentation, and two weeks after the presentation-to measure the effectiveness of the program. Scores on the questionnaire increased greatly directly after the presentation, but decreased on the two-week follow-up, making the program slightly effective. Methods are needed to increase retention. Limitations to this study included difficulty recruiting, leading to a small number of participants. Problems with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) delayed beginning and contributed to the difficulty of recruiting for this study. Only one participant did not complete the two-week follow-up.

Fifth Annual University Scholars Day, 2008, Denton, Texas, United States.

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Eagle Feather, Issue 5, University of North Texas Honors College: Denton, Texas. 2008

Language

English

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Paper

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Digital Object Identifier: https://doi.org/10.12794/tef.2008.174
Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metadc86951

Publication Information

Publication Title: The Eagle Feather
Volume: 5
Issue: 2008
Peer Reviewed: Yes

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Smoking, Secondhand Smoke, And Quitting: A Cessation Program, ark:/67531/metadc86914

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The Eagle Feather

Launched in 2004 by UNT's Honors College, The Eagle Feather was an interdisciplinary undergraduate research journal that promoted the work of students and their faculty mentors. The Eagle Feather was published annually until 2017 when it transitioned into the North Texas Journal of Undergraduate Research.

UNT Undergraduate Student Works

This collection presents scholarly and artistic content created by undergraduate students. All materials have been previously accepted by a professional organization or approved by a faculty mentor. Most classroom assignments are not eligible for inclusion. The collection includes, but is not limited to Honors College theses, thesis supplemental files, professional presentations, articles, and posters. Some items in this collection are restricted to use by the UNT community.

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