Journal of women's health
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Journal of women's health · Nov 2022
Randomized Controlled TrialEfficacy of a Gender-Relevant Smoking Cessation Intervention among Women in Brazil: Findings from a Group Randomized Controlled Trial.
Background: There is scarcity of smoking cessation programs that take gender into account during its development, implementation, and evaluation. We evaluated the efficacy of a theory-based, culturally, and gender-relevant smoking cessation intervention delivered by Community Health Workers (CHWs) among Brazilian women that augments the smoking cessation program offered through the public health system (PHS). Materials and Methods: A total of 328 women current smokers (100% cigarette smokers) were recruited across 8 towns in a tobacco producing state in Brazil between 2014 and 2017. ⋯ Conclusions: A theory-based, culturally, and gender-relevant intervention, delivered by CHWs, can successfully promote smoking cessation among women. Clinical Trial Registration No. NCT03845413.