The Dads in Gear Program: An Innovative Men-centered Approach to Smoking Cessation
- Conditions
- Smoking Cessation
- Registration Number
- NCT03585634
- Lead Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this feasibility study is to evaluate Dads in Gear, a tailored program to support expectant and new fathers efforts to quit smoking. The 8 week group program integrates peer support and resources to support cessation, physical activity, and knowledge and skills related to fathering.
- Detailed Description
Using a prospective, non-comparative design, the DIG program is implemented and evaluated in 6 communities in this feasibility study. The program is offered by trained facilitators to fathers who currently smoke and want to quit. The RE-AIM framework is used to guide the evaluation. Open-ended questions in participant surveys, and semi-structured interviews and weekly telephone de-briefs with facilitators provide data for a process evaluation. Estimates of effectiveness include smoking behavior, fathering and physical activity measures at baseline, end of program, and 3-month follow up.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Male
- Target Recruitment
- 36
- Fathers of any age
- Currently smoking and want to quit smoking, or recently quit smoking (within last 2 months)
- Have at least one child under 5 years old or expecting a child (Men do not have to be residing with their children to be eligible)
- Able to attend the group program
- Non smokers
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in smoking status from baseline to end of 8 week program Baseline, and at end of 8 week program Self-reported smoking status using the following questions: Are you currently smoking? \[Response: Yes/No\]. If NO, how long have you been smoke-free? \[Response: ___ # of days ___ # of weeks\]
Smoking status at 3 months following end of 8 week program 3 month follow-up Self-reported smoking status using the following questions: Are you currently smoking? \[Response: Yes/No\]. If NO, how long have you been smoke-free? \[Response: ___ # of days ___ # of weeks\]
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Smoking behaviour - quit attempts during 8 week program End of 8 week program Self-reported frequency of quit attempts (smoke free for at least 24 hours) (questionnaire item)
Smoking behaviour - quit attempts between end of program and 3 month follow-up At 3 month follow-up Self-reported frequency of quit attempts during previous 3 months (smoke free for at least 24 hours) (questionnaire item)
Change in physical activity from baseline to end of 8 week program Baseline, and at end of 8 week program Godin Physical activity leisure time questionnaire
Change in sedentary behavior from baseline to end of 8 week program Baseline, and end of 8 week program Self-reported time spent sitting during past 7 days on a weekday (questionnaire item).
Sedentary behavior at 3 month follow-up 3 months follow-up Self-reported time spent sitting during past 7 days on a weekday (questionnaire item).
Fathering Self-efficacy at 3 month follow-up 3 month follow-up Fathering Self-efficacy Scale developed by Sevigney et al. (2016) is a measure of men's perceptions of their abilities (self-efficacy) related to parenting and fatherhood. Two of the three sub-scales in this tool will be used: Positive engagement (12 items; with scores ranging from 12 - 120) and direct care (4 items, with scores ranging from 4 - 40). A 10-point Likert scale response format is used for each item. The item scores in each sub-scale will be summed to obtain sub-scale scores. Sub-scale scores are summed for total Father Self-Efficacy score (range 16-160). Higher scores indicate better self-efficacy.
Change in Fathering Self-Efficacy from baseline to end of 8 week program Baseline and at end of 8 week program Fathering Self-efficacy Scale developed by Sevigney et al. (2016) is a measure of men's perceptions of their abilities (self-efficacy) related to parenting and fatherhood. Two of the three sub-scales in this tool will be used: Positive engagement (12 items; with scores ranging from 12 - 120) and direct care (4 items, with scores ranging from 4 - 40). A 10-point Likert scale response format is used for each item. The item scores in each sub-scale will be summed to obtain sub-scale scores. Sub-scale scores are summed for total Father Self-Efficacy score (range 16-160). Higher scores indicate better self-efficacy.
Confidence to stay smoke free at end of 8 week program End of 8 week program Self-reported confidence to stay smoke free (questionnaire item)
Confidence to stay smoke free at 3 month follow-up 3 month follow-up Self-reported confidence to stay smoke free (questionnaire item)
Physical activity at 3 month follow-up 3 month follow-up Godin Physical activity leisure time questionnaire