Table 4

At least 50% reduction in cigarette consumption among daily smokers

50% reduction in cigarette consumption:Proactive telephone counsellingControlsAdjusted p Value
Nn%Nn%
Baseline to 4 months5048516.9589539.00.0002*
4–7 months411184.4480234.80.8
7–13 months378184.8430245.60.4
Baseline to 13 months4496414.34845210.70.3
  • * p<0.05.

  • Adjusted for baseline marital status and cigarettes smoked per day.