‘Pick-Klop,’ a Group Smoking Cessation Game

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the feasibility and impact of a game called “Pick-Klop” in 61 current smokers. Assessments covered the “Attitude Towards Smoking Scale” (ATS-18), the “Smoking Self-Efficacy Questionnaire” (SEQ-12), the “Attitude Towards Nicotine Replacement Therapy” scale (ANRT-12), the number of cigarettes smoked per day, intention to quit smoking, and stages of change. We observed significant improvements on the SEQ-12, the ANRT-12, and the ATS-18. An increase in intention to stop smoking and a reduction of the number of cigarettes smoked per day were also observed, as was a significant improvement of the stages of change.

KEYWORDS:

• smoking
• smoking cessation
• cognitive behavior therapy
• motivational interviewing
• prohibitive smoking policy

We acknowledge the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (funding source) and the participants. The study received a grant from the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health.