Date of Award
Summer 8-22-2021
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Anne Saw, PhD
Second Advisor
Antonio Polo, PhD
Third Advisor
Joanna Buscemi, PhD
Abstract
Cigarette smoking continues to be a leading health problem in the United States and worldwide. Despite high prevalence rates among some subpopulations of Asians and Asian Americans, little attention has been focused on identifying effective smoking cessation interventions for this group. A meta-analysis examining effect sizes was conducted to test the hypothesis that smoking cessation interventions, overall, improve quit outcomes among Asians and Asian Americans. Factors associated with intervention effectiveness were explored through moderator analyses. Results show that overall, smoking cessation interventions are efficacious for Asians and Asian Americans (OR = 2.33). Moderator analyses revealed high intensity treatments and treatments with biochemical verification are associated with greater odds of cessation. Specific methods of cultural tailoring were not found to have a significant effect on smoking cessation outcomes. The present study has significant research, theoretical, and clinical implications for smoking cessation interventions targeting Asians and Asian Americans.
Recommended Citation
Pham, Amber T., "Exploring the Effects of Smoking Cessation Interventions for Asians and Asian Americans: A Meta-Analytic Review" (2021). College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations. 399.
https://via.library.depaul.edu/csh_etd/399
SLP Collection
no