Study on Sit to Quit Phone Intervention

Sit to Quit(STQ) is a smoking cessation program adapted from Mindfulness Training for Smokers (MTS) with core content available on the STQ video. STQ contains many elements found in traditional interventions (e.g. instruction on planning and structuring a quit day, garnering support from others, assessment of prior relapse occasions, development of strategies to avoid triggers). In addition, STQ provides instruction in various mindfulness practices and in how to apply mindfulness skills to manage common causes of relapse. Exercises are provided, and it is recommended to learn the skill experientially. STQ requests that participants practice guided meditation each day using an audio recording and employ other mindfulness practices targeted to manage relapse challenges. Participants will also receive the STQ Participant Manual, which provides all the instruction found in the STQ Video, but provides additional discussion of topics for smokers who desire additional material.

"Quit for Life integrates telephone counseling, written materials, NRT, and an online program called Web Coach. Web Coach is an interactive internet-based support system that provides health information on smoking cessation, assistance in the development of quit strategies, and an interactive blog to interact with other smokers. Web Coach is used by approximately 70% of AWI callers. Web Coach is not a complete program, but instead is designed to supplement AWI phone-based therapy. In addition, Quit for Life also provides the Quit Guide, which is a smoking cessation manual with written instructions on the use of medications, planning a quit day, and cessation-related cognitive skills."