The effect of the abstinence from smoking with nicotine replacement therapy combining with psychological and behavior intervention

Objective:To assess the effect of the abstinence from smoking with nicotine replacement therapy(NRT) combining with psychological and behavior intervention.Method: Sixty men and women smoker with an average of 23.03±9.42 cigarettes per day and exhibiting a Fagerstrom Tolerance Questionnaire(FTQ) score of 7.0±1.9,were randomly divided into two groups. One group was given only NRT, another group NRT was given with psychological and behavior intervention.Result:Self-reported smoking withdrawal rate over the seven weeks was58%,the smoking withdrawal rate of(NRT) combining with psychological and behavior intervention was higher than only NRT during seven or and twelve weeks. The relapse rate was(25%) lower than the second group(33.33%).There were no difference between two groups in withdrawal scores and the comsumption of NRT and body weight gain. Conclusion:NRT for aiding smoking abstinence appeared to be safe and effective,NRT combining with psychological and behavior intervention show more effective.