Effects of a Counseling Program Combined with the Use of Ya Dok Khao Candy on Smoking Cessation Rates and Health Outcomes in Clients Who Want to Quit smoking: A pilot study
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Smoking cessation, Counseling, Ya Dok Khao candy innovationAbstract
This study employed a quasi-experimental, one-group pretest-posttest design aimed to study the effects of a counseling program combined with white crane flower lozenges on smoking cessation rates and health outcomes in clients who want to quit smoking. The sample consisted of 18 smokers aged 18 years and older in the area of Nong Phai Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital, Na Dun District, Mahasarakham Province. Research tools included a counseling program (IOC = 0.87), Ya Dok Khao candy innovation a smoking cessation manual, personal data and smoking behavior record form (IOC = 0.96), smoking follow-up record form, nicotine addiction assessment form, peak flow meter, urinary nicotine test kit, and clinical outcomes record form (IOC = 0.90). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Wilcoxon signed-rank test and McNemar test.
The result found that after participating in the program, the sample had a 7-day point prevalence abstinence rate (PAR) and continuous abstinence rate (CAR) at week 6 of 44.44%. The nicotine addiction level significantly at .05 decreased compared to before joining the program. Additionally, lung capacity and 6-minute walk distance were significantly higher than before joining the program. However, no change in urinary nicotine levels was observed. Side effects included tongue numbness, dry throat, dizziness, headache, and nausea, but these were not severe. The study indicates that this program can help approximately one-third of the sample quit smoking, and clinical outcomes tend to improve within 6 weeks. However, continuous follow-up and evaluation should be conducted.
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