Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable
death in the United States. The majority of
people who die prematurely from cigarette smoking
die from early development of cardiovascular disease.
Program Elements
With funding from the CPC, Thomas MacKenzie, MD,
our Director of Prevention Programs, has
developed a computer-based program designed to
help smokers quit smoking.
This program collects information from smokers
about their smoking behavior, attitudes,
and opinions regarding tobacco use. The information
is used to generate tailored video messages about
ways to change behavior, to educate users about pharmacologic
therapy and existing programs, and to advertise the use of
smoking cessation resources, including the Colorado Quit Line.
The computer software is designed for
delivery on the web and for free-standing computer kiosks.
With adequate funding, we can place the computer
kiosks in high volume facilities, such as motor
vehicle departments, community health centers,
private physician offices, and government offices.
Program Evaluation
The CPC plans to design a clinical study to
test the efficacy of the program with respect
to outcomes such as program referral rates, provider
documentation, and counseling.
A test phase of the project currently is
being piloted in several community health
centers in Denver.
Demonstration
To see the eQuit program in action, visit
www.equit.org.
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