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. 2016 Oct 26;50:66. doi: 10.1590/S1518-8787.2016050006303

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
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.