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. 1999 Nov;14(11):670–676. doi: 10.1046/j.1525-1497.1999.11088.x

Table 3.

Odds Ratios for Sustained Quitting During the Study Period

Characteristic Variable for Odds Ratio Adjusted Odds Ratio * 95% Confidence Interval *
Spirometry Performed 0.6 0.2, 1.4
Abnormal spirometry Yes 0.6 0.1, 2.7
Clinic site Gabriel Park 0.7 0.3, 1.7
Successful 24-hr quit prior to study period Yes 4.3 1.5, 15.7
NRT used during study period Yes 6.7 2.3, 19.6
<10 Cigarettes daily Yes 0.17 0.06, 0.5
First daily cigarette within 30 min Yes 0.4 0.16, 1.01
Education Beyond high school Reference
11th Grade or less 0.1 0.09, 0.6
Insurance status Third-party Reference
Federal 0.15 0.04, 0.4
Motivational stage Preparation 1.9 0.7, 5.4
*

Based on logistic regression analysis adjusted for age and gender.

NRT indicates nicotine replacement therapy.

Federal insurance includes Medicare, Medicaid, or Oregon Health Plan.