Association Between the 5As and Stage of Change Among African American Smokers Eligible for Low-Dose Computed Tomography Screening

What is already known about this topic? The 5As (Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, and Arrange) is a standard clinical protocol for treating tobacco use; smoking cessation quitting rates are associated with Assist and Arrange. What is added by this report? This study demonstrated that the Assist step is a critical component of enhancing motivation to quit among African American current smokers eligible for low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening. What are the implications for public health practice? Health professionals should assist African American smokers who are eligible for LDCT screening with quitting, including setting a specific quit date and using behavioral counseling to improve their motivations for smoking cessation.

Automated summary

The 5As protocol is a standard clinical approach for treating tobacco use, with a focus on the Assist step for enhancing motivation to quit among African American current smokers eligible for LDCT screening. Health professionals should assist these smokers in setting a quit date and using behavioral counseling to improve their motivations for smoking cessation.