Research Article

Project SUCCESS: Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial

Table 1

Key measures used in outcome analysis.

ConstructScaleItemsResponse categoriesScoringCronbach alpha

Readiness to quit smokingStages of change:
(1) thinking about quitting, (2) number of quit attempts.
2Yes, within the next six months; and no, not thinking of quitting.
The responses were none, one time, two times, three to five times, and six or more times.
Scoring 1–3. Report in next 6 months, in contemplation stage. Not thinking about quitting is contemplation stage. If trying to quit, they are in the action stage.n/a

Nicotine dependenceFagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND).6Multiple choice and dichotomousScores: 0–2/very low; 3-4/low, 5/medium, 6-7/high, 8–10/very high..61

Depressive symptomsCenter for Epidemiologic Studies of Depressive Symptoms Scale (CES-D).
Used to measure severity of depression in general population.
201 (rarely) to 4 (most all of the time). Inquiring about the degree of occurrence during the last week.Cut-off scores
Scores < 16 categorized participants as not at high risk for depressive symptoms.
Scores > 16 indicated that the participants were reporting high levels of depressive symptoms.
.78

Alcohol useDo you currently drink alcoholic beverages?1Four responses: (1) yes, heavily and/or frequently, (2) yes, moderately and/or rarely, (3) no, (4) I would rather not answer.Scoring 1–4.n/a