17. Pro-Active Quitlines
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update Overview
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Effectiveness of and estimated abstinence rates for quitline counseling compared to minimal interventions, self-help or no counseling (n = 9 studies).
Intervention | Number of arms | Estimated odds ratio (95% C.I.) | Estimated abstinence rate (95% C.I.) |
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Minimal or no counseling or self-help | 11 | 1.0 | 8.5 |
Quitline counseling | 11 | 1.6 (1.4, 1.8) |
12.7 (11.3, 14.2) |