Repeat Behavioral Counseling, With and Without Combination Nicotine Replacement Therapy, for Smoking Cessation Among People With HIV in South Africa | Synapse
March 3, 2026
Repeat Behavioral Counseling, With and Without Combination Nicotine Replacement Therapy, for Smoking Cessation Among People With HIV in South Africa
Key Points
Smoking cessation rates improved with behavioral counseling, supporting previous findings in diverse populations.
The combination of behavioral counseling and nicotine replacement therapy increased cessation rates to 35% among participants.
Analysis of data from individuals with HIV revealed significant outcomes from repeated interventions over a 12-month timeframe.
These findings suggest potential policy changes for effective smoking cessation strategies in HIV-positive communities.