Comparison of satiation and rapid smoking in self-managed smoking cessation

Abstract

Two aversive oversmoking procedures, satiation and rapid smoking, were contrasted in the context of a self-management training, smoking cessation program developed for public health utilization. Sixty male and female smokers from the community were assigned to satiation only, rapid smoking only, and satiation plus rapid smoking conditions. All subjects received self-management training in addition to oversmoking procedures. The experimental conditions were found to be equally efficacious, producing an overall 47% abstinence at 6-month follow-up. Initially lighter smokers were significantly more successful than heavier smokers. Results were taken to support the use of take-home versions of oversmoking techniques, when combined with self-management training, and a potential for effective public health and preventive medical implementation.