Table 1. Structure of costs considered for the costs estimation, according to the axes of the Smoking Cessation Program. Goiania, GO, Midwestern Brazil, 2010.
Group of cost items | Cost items |
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Behavioral therapy and treatment of smokinga | |
Medical costs | |
Healthcare human resources | Human resources directly involved in the consultations, sessions, and dispensation of medicines |
Nicotine replacement therapy | Nicotine patch, lozenge, and gum |
Antidepressant | Bupropion hydrochloride |
Medical equipment and office furniture | Anthropometric scale, pressure equipment, stethoscope, stretchers, and others |
Non-medical costs | |
Administrative human resources | Administrative services and support activities (hygiene and cleaning) |
Consumables | Office, pantry, and kitchen supplies and program manuals |
General expenses | Rent, water, electricity, telephone, internet, gas |
Office equipment and furniture | General furniture, computers and peripherals, air conditioning, among others |
Managementb | |
Non-medical costs | |
Human resources | Exclusive and partly involved in the program human resources |
Consumables | Office, pantry, and kitchen supplies |
General expenses | Water, electricity, telephone, internet, surveillance, cleaning |
Transport | Taxes, fuel, and maintenance |
Travels | Tickets and daily rates |
Events | Rental of space and equipment, feeding, among others |
Equipment and vehicles | Equipment, furniture, and vehicles |
a Includes consultations, cognitive-behavioral therapy sessions, and pharmacotherapy.
b Includes technical support and training.