Prevalence of smoking among employees of a university hospital

Echer, Isabel Cristina; Corrêa, Ana Paula Almeida; Lucena, Amália de Fátima; Ferreira, Stephani Amanda Lukasewicz; Knorst, Marli Maria

doi:10.1590/s0104-11692011000100024

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“…This aspect can be related to the high educational level of the groups as studied here (all with at least a University Degree) and also their awareness of the harm caused by cigarettes, together with anti-smoking campaigns that have been massive over the last few years in Brazil, and also the prohibition of smoking in closed places (23) .…”

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Working hours and health behaviour among nurses at public hospitals

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Portela

Rotenberg

et al. 2013

Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagem

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Objective: to analyse the differences between genders in the description in the professional, domestic and total work hours and assess its association with health-related behaviour among nurses. Methods: this is a transversal study carried out in 18 different public hospitals in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro. The data collection procedure was based on questionnaires. All nurses working with assistance were considered eligible (n=2,279). Results: men and women showed significant differences in relation to working hours. The female group showed longer domestic and total work hours when compared to the group of men. In contrast, the number of hours spent on professional work was higher among men. For the women, both the professional hours and total work hours were often associated with excessive consumption of fried food and also coffee, lack of physical exercise and also the greater occurrence of overweight and obesity.Conclusion: both the professional hours and the domestic work hours need to be taken into account in studies about health, self-care and also the care provided within the context of nursing workers, particularly among women. The results add weight to the need for actions for health promotion in this occupational group and the importance of assessing the impact of long working hours on the health of workers.

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confidence: 97%

Working hours and health behaviour among nurses at public hospitals

Fernandes

Portela

Rotenberg

et al. 2013

Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagem

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“…[7], [12], [17], [18], [19] The prevalence of TC estimated by Kabir et al [6] on 2013 using the data of GYTS also varied widely to the result of current study (9.4% versus 96.3%).…”

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“…[17], [23] In contrast to the result of current study, the percentages of respondents who tried to quit TC were less than a half in other studies. [10], [20] Echer et al [18] concluded that respondents in their study were motivated and desired to quit TC.…”

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Tobacco Use Among Long Route Bus Drivers and Staffs of Dharan Eastern Nepal a KAP Study

Saroj¹

2017

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Tobacco use remains a major cause of preventable deaths worldwide. WHO estimated that about 25% of Nepalese population smokes. In Nepal it is widely believed that tobacco use among bus drivers and staffs is very high. This descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in Dharan bus station among 300 bus drivers and staffs who voluntarily responded with self-administered questionnaire to estimate the prevalence of tobacco consumption and to assess their knowledge, attitude and practice regarding tobacco use. Prevalence of tobacco consumption among the respondents was 96.3%. Tobacco initiation at the age <18 years was 52%. 'Peer pressure' and 'Influenced by family member(s)' were the reasons for initiation while 'Like the intoxicated feeling' (67.5%) and 'Feeling Mature' for continued use. Respondents (97%) claimed they knew about the injurious effect of tobacco use, diseases cited being respiratory, cancer and cardiac, but only 48.9% knew this before initiating its use. A 75.8% of tobacco consumers had tried to quit it due to 'Health issue' (65.3%) followed by 'Pressure from family member/s' and 'Economic burden'. Only about 20% were successful in quitting. The main reason for failure was feeling of addiction (69.7%). Among current tobacco users, 95% would like to seek medical help in quitting, if available. Our study concluded that the prevalence of tobacco consumption among bus drivers and staffs was very high. More than half started its use at age <18 years without prior knowledge of harmful effects of tobacco use. Majority would like to seek medical help as they have failed quitting it due to feeling of addiction. Targeted programs such as nicotine replacement clinics would be highly effective for them with desire to quit tobacco use with medical help.

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“…Esse achado sugere que o tempo de consumo pode influenciar negativamente no abandono do fumo e que a dependência da nicotina pode aumentar com o tempo de uso. Isso pode estar associado ao fato de os fumantes sentem maior dificuldade para deixar de fumar por terem mais anos de fumo e, portanto, serem mais dependentes da nicotina (16) . O inicio do uso do tabaco tem sido cada vez mais precoce.…”

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“…Um fator que pode explicar o grande número de adolescentes fumantes é a venda ilegal de cigarros e outros produtos derivados do tabaco a menores de 18 anos (2) . A média de idade do início do uso do tabaco foi em torno dos 18 anos, semelhante a estudo demonstrando que o início do uso de cigarro ocorre na adolescência (16) . Apesar das campanhas de conscientização para a promoção e prevenção da saúde, em relação aos malefícios do cigarro, sabe-se que ainda hoje o tabaco é instrumento de curiosidade e afirmação entre os jovens (16) .…”

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Tabagismo Entre Os Profissionais De Enfermagem De Um Hospital Do Interior De Minas Gerais

Bianchini¹,

Jacob²,

Silva³

et al. 2016

ACS

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Conflito de interesses:Não Contribuição dos autores: DCSB coleta, tabulação, delineamento do estudo e redação do manuscrito. IJ delineamento do estudo e redação do manuscrito. TDS coleta, tabulação, delineamento do estudo e redação do manuscrito. CAS orientação do projeto, delineamento do estudo e elaboração do manuscrito. Contato para correspondência: Cristiane Aparecida Silveira E-mail: casilve@yahoo.com. Abstract Introduction:Tobacco use is one of the major problems faced by the public health nowadays, even among health personnel.Objective: Identify the tobacco use, nicotine dependence, and motivation to quit tobacco among the nursing staff. Patients and Methods: This is a descriptive, quantitative, and epidemiologic study carried out at a general hospital. We interviewed 94 nursing team members using three instruments: one semi-structured for sample characterization; the Fagerstrom Test to evaluate the dependence, and the Richmond Test to evaluate the motivation to quit smoking. Results: The study sample was composed of 94 nursing team members. Of these, 15 (15.95%) were smokers and 79 (84.05%) nonsmokers. Eleven members (73.33%) have been using tobacco for more than 10 years, nine (60.00%) started using it at an age ranging from 15 to 19, 8 (53.33%) make use of tobacco by "habit." Everyone knows the consequences and complications of the continued use. We observed a statistically significant association in having a technical background and being a smoker and working as a technician e being a smoker. We also observed a tendency for a statistically significant association between being a smoker and the working time in the institution. Regarding the degree of tobacco dependence, nine (60.00%) had low tobacco dependence e 10 (66.67%) low motivation to quit smoking. The mean age of the smokers was 34.4 years old, seven (46.67%) were between 28 a 37 years old, 13 (86.67%) were women, 13 (86.67%) were licensed practical nurses, seven (46.67%) worked in the infirmary, and five (33.33%) have been working in the sector from seven to 12 months. The mean age of the nonsmokers was 31.7 years old, 32 (40.51%) were between 28 to 37 years old, 71 (89.87%) were women, 38 (48.10%) had technical qualification, 34 (43.04%) worked in the infirmary, and 25 (31.65%) have been working in the sector from seven to 12 months. Conclusion: Interventions for tobacco cessation are needed. Among many measures, one is to adopt an anti-smoking policy within the hospital environment in order to provide improvement in the quality of life and of work.

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Prevalence of smoking among employees of a university hospital

Cited by 16 publications

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Working hours and health behaviour among nurses at public hospitals

Working hours and health behaviour among nurses at public hospitals

Tobacco Use Among Long Route Bus Drivers and Staffs of Dharan Eastern Nepal a KAP Study

Tabagismo Entre Os Profissionais De Enfermagem De Um Hospital Do Interior De Minas Gerais

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