Kastaun, Sabrina, Brown, Jamie, Brose, Leonie S. et al. (7 more authors) (2017) Study protocol of the German Study on Tobacco Use (DEBRA):a national household survey of smoking behaviour and cessation. BMC Public Health. pp. 1-8. ISSN 1471-2458
Abstract
Background The prevalence of tobacco smoking in Germany is high (~27%). Monitoring of national patterns of smoking behaviour and data on the "real-world" effectiveness of cessation methods are needed to inform policies and develop campaigns aimed at reducing tobacco-related harm. In England, the Smoking Toolkit Study (STS) has been tracking such indicators since 2006, resulting in the adaptation of tobacco control policies. However, findings cannot be directly transferred into the German health policy context. The German Study on Tobacco Use (DEBRA: "Deutsche Befragung zum Rauchverhalten") aims to provide such nationally representative data. Methods/Study design In June 2016, the study started collecting data from computer-assisted, face-to-face household interviews in people aged 14 years and older. Over a period of 3 years, a total of ~36,000 respondents will complete the survey with a new sample of ~2,000 respondents every 2 months (=18 waves). This sample will report data on demographics and the use of tobacco and electronic (e-)cigarettes. Per wave, about 500-600 people are expected to be current or recent ex-smokers (<12 months since quitting). This sample will answer detailed questions about smoking behaviour, quit attempts, exposure to health professionals' advice on quitting, and use of cessation aids. Six-month follow-up data will be collected by telephone. Discussion The DEBRA study will be an important source of data for tobacco control policies, health strategies, and future research. The methodology is closely aligned to the STS, which will allow comparisons with data from England, a country with one of the lowest smoking prevalence rates in Europe (18%). Trial registration This study has been registered at the German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS00011322) on 25th November 2016.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © The Author(s). 2017 |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Health Sciences (York) |
Depositing User: | Pure (York) |
Date Deposited: | 28 Apr 2017 08:20 |
Last Modified: | 16 Oct 2024 13:44 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-017-4328-2 |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1186/s12889-017-4328-2 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:115726 |