Outcomes of the first adolescent-focused smoking cessation clinic in Türkiye on tobacco control - Research Article

Q: What was the aim of the adolescent-focused smoking cessation clinic study?

To evaluate the outcomes of an adolescent-focused smoking cessation clinic and identify factors influencing smoking cessation.

Q: How were quit rates measured and over what time periods?

Quit rates were assessed at three months, six months, and one year using structured follow-up documentation from the clinic.

Q: Which factors were associated with higher smoking cessation?

Nicotine patch use and having a cough showed positive associations with cessation, and not using pocket money to buy cigarettes increased the likelihood of quitting. Lower daily cigarette consumption also correlated with better cessation outcomes.

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Adolescent smoking remains common, requiring effective tobacco control and a clear understanding of factors that shape cessation outcomes. This research evaluates results from the first adolescent-focused smoking cessation clinic in Türkiye using 262 adolescents and their parents, drawing data from structured registration and follow-up records. Quit rates were assessed at 3, 6, and 12 months, analyzing baseline cigarette consumption, sociodemographic variables, and nicotine patch use. Results show 18%, 14.3%, and 13.5% abstinence, with factors linked to higher cessation.

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Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences | Volume 55 Number 6 | Article 23 | | --- | --- | | 12-12-2025
Outcomes of the first adolescent-focused smoking cessation clinic in Türkiye on tobacco control
DEMET TAŞ FURKAN KALAYCIALKIM ÖDEN AKMAN
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Part of the Medical Sciences Commons | | Recommended Citation TAŞ, D, KALAYCI, F, & ÖDEN AKMAN, A (2025) . Outcomes of the first adolescent-focused smoking cessation clinic in Türkiye on tobacco control. Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 55 (6): 1561-1568. [https://doi.org/10.55730/1300-0144.61](https://doi.org/10.55730/1300-0144.61)14 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. This Research Article is brought to you for free and open access by TÜBİTAK Academic Journals. It has been accepted for inclusion in Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences by an authorized editor of TÜBİTAK Academic Journals. For more information, please contact [academic.publications@tubitak.gov.tr](academic.publications@tubitak.gov.tr) |
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doi:10.55730/1300-0144.6114 | | --- | --- | --- | Outcomes ofthe first adolescent-focused smoking cessation clinic in Türkiye on tobacco control Demet TAŞ1,*􀁋, Furkan KALAYCI2􀁋, Alkım ÖDEN AKMAN3􀁋 1 Divisions of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Ankara, Turkiye 2 Department of Pediatrics, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Ankara, Turkiye 3 Divisions of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Ankara, Turkiye Received: 19.04.2025 Accepted/Published Online: 11.11.2025 Final Version: 12.12.2025 Background/aim: Adolescent smoking remains common, highlighting the need to control tobacco use and identify influencing factors. This study aims to evaluate the outcomes of an adolescent-focused smoking cessation clinic and the factors influencing them. Materials and methods: The study was conducted with 262 adolescents, who, along with their parents, had direct access to the clinic. Data were drawn from patient records containing structured registration and follow-up documentation. The study investigated the effects of baseline cigarette consumption, sociodemographic characteristics, and nicotine patch use on smoking cessation rates at three months, six months, and one year. Results: The three-month, six-month, and one-year quit rates for adolescents were 18%, 14.3%, and 13.5%, respectively. The regression model revealed a positive association with three-month smoking cessation among those who had a cough (OR = 8.57; 95% CI: 1.83– 40.11; p = 0.06) and those who used a nicotine patch (OR = 5.74; 95% CI: 2.06–15.94; p < 0.001) . Additionally, individuals who used their pocket money to purchase cigarettes were more likely to quit smoking for three months (OR = 3.47; p = 0.038) and six months (OR = 9.26; p = 0.039). For every 10-cigarette increase in daily consumption, the likelihood of smoking cessation decreased at both 6 months (OR = 0.31; 95% CI: 1.28–8.33; p = 0.014) and one year (OR = 0.26; 95% CI: 1.39–10.42; p = 0.009) . Conclusion: Our findings suggest that not receiving extra pocket money and smoking fewer cigarettes at the time of admission are associated with higher quit rates. Even short-term use of nicotine patches and addressing symptoms such as coughing may support adolescents’ intention to quit. Adolescent smoking cessation clinics provide a valuable opportunity to address these factors in collaboration with families. Key words: Adolescent, smoking cessation clinic, pocket money, nicoti

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What was the aim of the adolescent-focused smoking cessation clinic study?

To evaluate the outcomes of an adolescent-focused smoking cessation clinic and identify factors influencing smoking cessation.

How were quit rates measured and over what time periods?

Quit rates were assessed at three months, six months, and one year using structured follow-up documentation from the clinic.

Which factors were associated with higher smoking cessation?

Nicotine patch use and having a cough showed positive associations with cessation, and not using pocket money to buy cigarettes increased the likelihood of quitting. Lower daily cigarette consumption also correlated with better cessation outcomes.

Sep 30, 2026

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