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This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of different self-help programs for smoking cessation based on the stage of change.

Standardized, individualized, interactive, and personalized self-help programs for smoking cessation.

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Randomized trial compares various self-help programs for smoking cessation, suggesting effective delivery methods for populations.

This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of different self-help programs for smoking cessation based on the stage of change.
756 smokers were randomly assigned to four groups: standardized manuals, individualized manuals, interactive reports combined with individualized manuals, and personalized programs with counselor calls.
Evaluations focused on abstinence from smoking over an 18-month period at multiple follow-ups.
The ITT group showed over double the abstinence rates compared to the ALA+ group after 18 months.
At 18 months, the TTT condition was more effective than ALA+, while both conditions were equivalent at 12 months.
The ITT condition was consistently the most effective or among the best treatments across all follow-ups for smokers.

Prochaska et al. (1993) studied this question.

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