Table 1

Comparison of Atlanta and NC Trial elements and context

TrialAtlantaNorth Carolina
Recruiters2-1-1 staff2-1-1 staff
ParticipantsAll eligible, consenting callersAll eligible, consenting callers
Intervention deliverersUniversity staff2-1-1 staff
Follow-up interviewersUniversity staffUniversity staff
Outcome measureSelf-report+nicotine monitorsSelf-report
2-1-1 call volume (at the time of the trial)1050/day341/day
Area smoking ratesAtlanta public health region=17.5%41NC state=21.2%42

  • Bolded items differ between the two trials.

  • NC, North Carolina.