Table 2.

Utility of smoking cessation skills discussed in the brief counseling condition.

Skill	How often did you use this skill in the last 30 days? M (SD), range	How helpful was this skill in the last 30 days? M (SD), range
Breathing techniques	34.4 (70.2), 0–300	3.8 (1.3), 1–5
Identify and coping with urges	17.4 (14.6), 0–50	3.8 (1.3), 1–5
Get support and encouragement	14.3 (12.6), 0–30	4.0 (1.4), 1–5
Gradual reduction/cutting down	13.3 (13.0), 0–35	3.9 (1.2), 1–5
Dealing with social pressures	12.9 (14.2), 0–45	3.8 (1.1), 1–5
Addressing alcohol usea	4.7 (7.4), 0–25	4.1 (1.4), 1–5
Web resources	2.0 (5.5), 0–20	3.3 (1.7), 1–5
Medication guide	2.0 (3.8), 0–15	2.9 (1.7), 1–5
Quitlines	1.0 (2.3) 0–8	3.2 (1.8), 1–5

^aThis item was only completed by participants randomly assigned to the smoking cessation + drinking reduction counseling condition (SMK+A).