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Abstract
When choosing a smoking cessation program for an organizational setting or for client referral, health educators have a large number of programs available to them, making selecting a program difficult. Understanding the components and characteristics of these programs can make the choice much easier. The purpose of this article is to provide a descriptive analysis of 13 nationally available smoking cessation programs. This analysis was conducted by the primary researcher through use of a review form, tested for content validity, developed by the researcher. The program review was conducted by analyzing program materials sent by the sponsoring organization, by interviewing a representative of the organization, or both. Guidelines for conducting a needs assessment prior to choosing a smoking cessation program also are provided. This information, in combination with the descriptive analysis, can be used as a guide for program selection.