Financial incentives to promote smoking cessation: evidence from 11 quit and win contests
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Health technology A programme of financial incentives to promote smoking cessation was examined. The programme, the "Quit and Win" (QW) contest offered a chance to win a cash prize (usually $1,000) for successfully stopping smoking for at least 1 month. The current study reported on 11 QW contests that were carried out in different communities across New York State between 2001 and 2004. In the majority of contests, an easy-to-read newspaper insert was used to advertise the QW contest. The insert was also sent directly to households, and a Spanish version was used when relevant. The insert was also available in local hospitals and clinics, in retail and business outlets, and on websites. The smoking status of the contest winner was based on three criteria:
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Financial incentives to promote smoking cessation: evidence from 11 quit and win contests
Health technology A programme of financial incentives to promote smoking cessation was examined. The programme, the "Quit and Win" (QW) contest offered a chance to win a cash prize (usually $1,000) for successfully stopping smoking for at least 1 month. The current study reported on 11 QW contests that were carried out in different communities across New York State between 2001 and 2004. In the...
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