A Rural Appalachian Faith-Placed Smoking Cessation Intervention

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Describes a faith-oriented smoking cessation program comprising 590 smokers in 26 churches located in rural Appalachia. Discusses 3 themes identified by the participants' evaluation of the program including the program's ability to leverage social connections, be conveniently orientated, and to provide financial support for smoking cessation.

Nancy E. Schoenberg, Henry E. Bundy, Jordan A. Baeker Bispo, et al.

Journal of Religion and Health, 54(2), 598-611

04/2015

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