Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Smoking Cessation in Lung Cancer Screening
Author Information
Author(s): Avila Jaqueline, Flores Efren, Su Yan-Jhu, Haas Jennifer, Park Elyse, Rigotti Nancy
Primary Institution: University of Massachusetts Boston
Hypothesis
Does educational level or neighborhood socioeconomic status affect smoking cessation success in lung cancer screening?
Conclusion
Higher neighborhood socioeconomic status is associated with better smoking cessation outcomes.
Supporting Evidence
- Smoking cessation was higher among those with higher neighborhood SES (15.7% vs. 7.4%).
- Study completion was lower among those with lower educational level (78.1% vs. 84.5%).
- Individuals with high educational level and low neighborhood SES were more likely to complete the study.
Takeaway
People with more education and better neighborhoods are more likely to stop smoking when they get screened for lung cancer.
Methodology
This study is a secondary analysis of a clinical trial assessing smoking cessation treatment effectiveness among older smokers scheduled for lung cancer screening.
Limitations
The associations in multivariable models were not significant.
Participant Demographics
32.7% of the sample had low educational level, mean sample ADI was 19.9.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.03
Confidence Interval
95%CI: 1.47-24.7
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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