Impact of Smoke Free Public Places (Smoke Free Cabs) on Cab Drivers in Mumbai

Various tobacco cessation interventions in the form of one to one counseling, focus group discussions, role plays, games etc. will be used in the tobacco users.

"Pharmacotherapy will also be prescribed as per the need assessment consisting of:~Nicotine Chewing Gums:~Dose: 2 mg/4 mg, 10-15 pieces per day with maximum dose of 24 pieces/day depending on cravings.Total Duration: 12 weeks Duration of treatment: Higher dose for 4-6 weeks, with weaning till 2-3 months~Nicotine Transdermal patches:~Dose: 7 mg/10 mg/14 mg/21 mg -for 24-hours use. Total Duration: 12 weeks Duration of treatment: Higher strength patch for 2 weeks and depending on cravings will be gradually decreased till 4 weeks"