Association Between The 5as And Stage Of Change Among African American Smokers Eligible For Low-Dose Computed Tomography Screening

What is already known about this topic?The 5As (Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, and Arrange) is a standard clinical protocol for treating tobacco use; smoking cessation quitting rates are associated with Assist and Arrange.What is added by this report?This study demonstrated that the Assist step is a critical component of enhancing motivation to quit among African American current smokers eligible for low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening.What are the implications for public health practice?Health professionals should assist African American smokers who are eligible for LDCT screening with quitting, including setting a specific quit date and using behavioral counseling to improve their motivations for smoking cessation.