A qualitative study to assess perceptions, barriers, and motivators supporting smokeless tobacco cessation in the US fire service.

While firefighters currently have low smoking rates, rates of smokeless tobacco (SLT) use among this population are remarkably high and substantially greater than similar occupational groups, and the general population. This study explored determinants associated with SLT use, barriers to cessation, and motivators for SLT cessation in the fire service. Key informant interviews were conducted in 23 career firefighters who were current (n = 14) and former (n = 9) SLT users from across the U.

Development and beta test of a smokeless tobacco cessation program for firefighters.

Introduction: The prevalence of smokeless tobacco (SLT) use among firefighters is substantially higher than the general population and similar occupational groups. Despite the significant health risks associated with SLT and its impact on occupational readiness, there are no occupationally-tailored SLT education or treatment programs for the fire service. The purpose of this study was to beta test QUIT SPIT!, a self-help SLT cessation program that is culturally tailored for the US fire service and firefighters who are interested in quitting.

Stepped Exercise Program for Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis : A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Evidence-based models are needed to deliver exercise-related services for knee osteoarthritis efficiently and according to patient needs

Objective: To examine a stepped exercise program for patients with knee osteoarthritis (STEP-KOA).

Design: Randomized controlled trial. (ClinicalTrials.

Support for a nicotine reduction policy among participants enrolled in a 20-week trial of very low nicotine content cigarettes.

Introduction: The Food and Drug Administration is considering a policy to drastically reduce the allowable nicotine content of cigarettes. The current study examined whether the policy implementation approach, i.e.