Effectiveness of tobacco cessation counselling and behavioural changes Using Multi Theory Model (MTM): A follow-up study

Background: Effective tobacco cessation programs using advice and counselling, have helped a substantial proportion of people quit smoking. Effectiveness of this tobacco cessation counselling needs to be evaluated. Aim: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of tobacco cessation counselling and behavioural changes using Multi Theory Model (MTM). Setting and Design: A non-randomised uncontrolled trial was conducted on 100 tobacco users visiting dental college in Bangalore. Methods and Materials: A 28 item questionnaire multi-theory model (MTM) for health behaviour was administered at baseline, 2 weeks, 6 weeks and 12 weeks after providing standardized tobacco cessation counselling (TCC) intervention at baseline. Statistical Analysis: Data were analysed and comparison were made using repeated measure ANOVA and Bonferroni adjustment (p