Cathy L.
Backinger, MPH, PhD; Scott J. Leischow, PhD
Objective:
To examine how science is advancing in order to address adolescent
tobacco use cessation. Methods: Review of the published
scientific literature from 1995 to September 2000 and National
Cancer Institute youth tobacco cessation research portfolio. Results:
Because of methodological limitations, results of behavioral interventions
are inconclusive. Two studies have been published evaluating the
nicotine patch for adolescent smoking cessation, though neither
employed a randomized, placebo-control design. Both of these studies
found the nicotine patch to be ineffective. Conclusions:
Although much is known about youth tobacco use, additional research
is needed to find answers to best help youth to quit smoking.
