@article{0b94dc3d47ba4da1883cb22951aaa985,
title = "Development and feasibility of a parental support intervention for adolescent smokers",
abstract = "The aim of this investigation was to develop and evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a parental support intervention. A new measure of perceived parental support for stopping smoking was also developed. The sample included 59 adolescent-parent pairs recruited from a mid-sized Midwestern town during 2000-2003. The mean ± SD age of the participants (32 males, 27 females) was 16.3 ± 0.9 (range 14-18) years and 86% were Caucasian, 7% American Indian, 5% African American, and 2% Hispanic. Participants were randomized to parental support or minimum behavioral intervention. Severity of nicotine dependence was evaluated using the Fagerstr{\"o}m Tolerance Questionnaire, and perceived social support was evaluated using the Family Environment Scale and the new measure of perceived parent support for stopping smoking that was developed as part of this investigation. Treatment attendance, adherence, and acceptability were also evaluated. The parental support intervention was feasible but not superior to the minimum behavioral intervention with respect to attendance, retention, or change in support. This study expands on the knowledge of treating adolescent smokers and presents a new assessment measure. The study's limitations are noted. This investigation was funded by NICHHD.",
keywords = "Adolescent, Change agent, Family intervention, Parent support, Smoking cessation, Social support, Support networks, Tobacco cessation",
author = "Ames, {Steven C.} and Emily Rock and Hurt, {Richard D.} and Patten, {Christi A.} and Croghan, {Ivana T.} and Stoner, {Sarah M.} and Decker, {Paul A.} and Offord, {Kenneth P.} and Melissa Nelson",
note = "Funding Information: The aim of this investigation was to develop and evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a parental support intervention. A new measure of perceived parental support for stopping smoking was also developed. The sample included 59 adolescent-parent pairs recruited from a mid-sized Midwestern town during 2000–2003. The mean ± SD age of the participants (32 males, 27 females) was 16.3 ± 0.9 (range 14–18) years and 86% were Caucasian, 7% American Indian, 5% African American, and 2% Hispanic. Participants were randomized to parental support or minimum behavioral intervention. Severity of nicotine dependence was evaluated using the Fagerstr{\"o}m Tolerance Questionnaire, and perceived social support was evaluated using the Family Environment Scale and the new measure of perceived parent support for stopping smoking that was developed as part of this investigation. Treatment attendance, adherence, and acceptability were also evaluated. The parental support intervention was feasible but not superior to the minimum behavioral intervention with respect to attendance, retention, or change in support. This study expands on the knowledge of treating adolescent smokers and presents a new assessment measure. The study{\textquoteright}s limitations are noted. This investigation was funded by NICHHD. Funding Information: This study was supported by grant HD37083 from the National Institute on Child Human Health and Development. The authors acknowledge the contributions of the Mayo Clinic Rochester Nicotine Research Program staff to the conduct of this study. We also acknowledge Dr. Steven Sussman from the University of Southern California for his input into the intervention materials and Gail Bierbaum for her assistance with manuscript production. The complete article, Parental Support Measure, and Parental Support Intervention manual can be obtained from the corresponding author upon request.",
year = "2008",
month = feb,
doi = "10.1080/10826080701208426",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "43",
pages = "497--511",
journal = "Substance Use and Misuse",
issn = "1082-6084",
publisher = "Informa Healthcare",
number = "3-4",
}