Evaluation of a worksite-controlled smoking program.

Evaluated the relative effectiveness of 3 versions of a controlled smoking program conducted in the worksite: abrupt reduction, gradual reduction, or gradual reduction plus feedback on nicotine consumption. 36 employees (mean age 37 yrs) served as Ss. All conditions were effective in producing reductions in each of 3 target behaviors (nicotine content, percentage of the cigarette smoked, and number). These reductions, as well as carbon monoxide changes, were maintained fairly well at a 6-mo follow-up. There was some indication that the gradual reduction condition was more effective than the abrupt condition. The addition of feedback on nicotine intake did not affect outcome. (2 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)