Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ535027
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1996
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Smoking Cessation in African-Americans.
Ahluwalia, Jasjit S.
American Journal of Health Behavior, v20 n5 p312-18 Sep-Oct 1996
Because the smoking behavior of African Americans differs considerably from that of other groups, researchers examined differences between African Americans who did and did not use the nicotine patch as an adjunct to counseling and education for smoking cessation. Results indicated the nicotine patch significantly improved six-month cessation rates. (SM)
Descriptors: Adults, Blacks, Health Behavior, Health Education, Health Promotion, Inner City, Racial Differences, Racial Factors, Smoking
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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