A meta-analysis of 150 research reports summarizing the results of multiple behavior
domain interventions examined theoretical predictions about the effects of the included …

Objective To describe weight gain and its variation in smokers who achieve prolonged
abstinence for up to 12 months and who quit without treatment or use drugs to assist …

OBJECTIVE: To identify predictors of attempts to stop smoking and predictors of relapse.
METHODS: This study included 2431 smokers from pre-existing Internet panels in the …

Purpose Concern about postcessation weight gain may be one potential barrier to quitting
smoking. In this 'mini-review'of recent literature, we summarize findings on the relationship …

This unique clinical handbook offers the knowledge, skills, and materials needed to help all
types of smokers, even the most hard-core, successfully quit. Provided are assessment tools …

Aim To explore predictors of smoking relapse and how predictors vary according to duration
of abstinence. Design, setting and participants A longitudinal survey of 1296 ex‐smokers …

Differences among adult women smokers with differing levels of concern about post-
cessation weight gain were investigated in a national random-digit-dialing survey. To avoid …

This study examined baseline characteristics associated with abstinence from tobacco 6
months after treatment for nicotine dependence. A total of 1224 cigarette smokers (619 …

Background Quitting smoking is difficult due to barriers such as craving for cigarettes and
post-cessation weight gain. Recent experimental data suggest a role of glucagon-like …

Practitioners helping smokers to quit can be more effective by learning key therapeutic
techniques aimed at increasing any smoker's chances of success. Cognitive-Behavioral …