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Nicotine & Tobacco Research Advance Access published online on June 3, 2009
Nicotine & Tobacco Research, doi:10.1093/ntr/ntp086
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Time since smoke-free law and smoking cessation behaviors

Ellen J. Hahn, Mary Kay Rayens, Ronald E. Langley, Audrey Darville and Mark Dignan

Ellen J. Hahn, D.N.S., R.N., University of Kentucky College of Nursing and College of Public Health, Lexington, KY
Mary Kay Rayens, Ph.D., University of Kentucky College of Nursing and College of Public Health, Lexington, KY
Ronald E. Langley, Ph.D., University of Kentucky Survey Research Center, Lexington, KY
Audrey Darville, M.S.N., A.R.N.P., C.T.T.S., Ph.D. Student, University of Kentucky College of Nursing, Lexington, KY
Mark Dignan, Ph.D., University of Kentucky Prevention Research Center, Lexington, KY

Corresponding Author: Ellen J. Hahn, D.N.S., R.N., University of Kentucky College of Nursing, 751 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536-0232, USA. Telephone: 859-257-2358; Fax: 859-323-1057; E-mail: ejhahn00{at}email.uky.edu


  Abstract

Introduction: We examined the association between time since implementation of a smoke-free law and cessation behaviors among current and former smokers.

Methods: A quasiexperimental, three-group design assessed smoking and cessation behaviors via brief telephone interviews with 295 randomly selected current and former smokers who had quit since a smoke-free law took effect in their community. Participants lived in one of four communities that had implemented a smoke-free law in the preceding 6–8 months (n = 106), 18 months (n = 87), or 36 months (n = 102).

Results: Compared with those living in communities with relatively new smoke-free laws (6–8 months), those in communities with more established laws (18 and 36 months) were more likely to (a) be former smokers and (b) report a longer time since smoking their last cigarette. Compared with the 6- to 8-month group, those in the 36-month group were more likely to have tried to quit since the law was implemented.

Discussion: Smoke-free laws may have a delayed effect on cessation among adults. The longer a smoke-free law is in effect, the more likely adults will attempt to quit smoking and become former smokers. Maintaining the integrity of smoke-free laws over time is an important population-based quit strategy.

Received: July 21, 2008; Accepted: January 26, 2009
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