A digital solution to streamline access to smoking cessation interventions in England; findings from a primary care pilot (STOPNOW study)

El-Osta, Austen; Hennessey, Christina; Pilot, Caroline; Tahir, Mohammad; Bagkeris, Emmanouil; Akram, Mohammad; Alboksmaty, Ahmed; Barbanti, Evelina; Bakhet, Marize; Vos, Valentina; Banarsee, Ricky; Majeed, Azeem

doi:10.1016/j.puhip.2021.100176

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“…The study findings encourage the development of tailored smoking cessation services for less aware residents who use tobacco and enhance the implementation of ongoing surveillance, based on specific measurable outcomes, to track awareness and utilization of SCCs to evaluate such initiatives [ 24 ]. Engaging private employers, using digital solutions, and designing culturally tailored campaigns that are evidence-based interventions in smoking cessation services shall help tobacco users with different sociodemographic backgrounds and regional areas to accept, access, and utilize SCCs [ 25 – 27 ]. It is also important to recognize that greater awareness and utilization of SCCs do not imply that such services were effective in helping tobacco users quit.…”

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Awareness and utilization of smoking cessation clinics in Saudi Arabia, findings from the 2019 Global Adult Tobacco Survey

Monshi

Alanazi

Alzahrani

et al. 2023

Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy

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Background Tobacco use remains a leading cause of premature death. To combat tobacco use, the Ministry of Health (MOH) improved access to smoking cessation clinics (SCCs) by developing fixed SCCs and mobile SCCs, which move based on demand across locations. The goal of this study was to investigate awareness and utilization of SCCs among tobacco users in Saudi Arabia and the factors that influence their awareness and utilization. Method This cross-sectional study used the 2019 Global Adult Tobacco Survey. Three outcome variables were employed, including tobacco users’ awareness of fixed SCCs, mobile SCCs, and utilization of fixed SCCs. Several independent variables were examined, including sociodemographic characteristics and tobacco use. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed. Results One thousand six hundred sixty-seven tobacco users were included in this study. There were 60%, 26%, and 9% of tobacco users who were aware of fixed SCCs, aware of mobile SCCs, and visited fixed SCCs, respectively. The likelihood of being aware of SCCs increased among users residing in urban areas (fixed SCCs: OR = 1.88; 95% CI = 1.31–2.68; mobile SCCs: OR = 2.09; CI = 1.37–3.17) while it decreased among those reported self-employed (fixed SCCs: OR = 0.31; CI = 0.17–0.56; mobile SCCs: OR = 0.42; CI = 0.20–0.89). The likelihood of visiting fixed SCCs increased among educated tobacco users aged 25–34 (OR = 5.61; CI = 1.73–18.21) and 35–44 (OR = 4.22; CI = 1.07–16.64) while the odds of visiting SCCs decreased among those who were working in the private sector (OR = 0.26; CI = 0.09–0.73). Conclusion The decision to quit smoking must be supported by an effective healthcare system that provides accessible and affordable smoking cessation services. Knowing the factors that influence the awareness and utilization of SCCs would help policymakers dedicate efforts targeting those who desire to quit smoking yet face limitations in using SCCs.

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Awareness and utilization of smoking cessation clinics in Saudi Arabia, findings from the 2019 Global Adult Tobacco Survey

Monshi

Alanazi

Alzahrani

et al. 2023

Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy

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“…Engaging private employers, using digital solutions, and designing culturally tailored campaigns that are evidence-based interventions in smoking cessation services shall help tobacco users with different sociodemographic backgrounds and regional areas to accept, access, and utilize SSCs (21,22,23). It is also important to recognize that greater awareness and utilization of SCCs do not imply that such services were effective in helping tobacco users quit.…”

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Awareness and Utilization of Smoking Cessation Clinics in Saudi Arabia, Findings from the 2019 Global Adult Tobacco Survey

Monshi

Alanazi

Alzahrani

et al. 2023

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Background Tobacco use remains a leading cause of premature death. To combat tobacco use, the Ministry of Health (MOH) improved access to smoking cessation clinics (SCCs) by developing fixed SCCs and mobile SCCs, which move based on demand across locations. The goal of this study was to investigate awareness and utilization of SCCs among tobacco users in Saudi Arabia and the factors that influence their awareness and utilization. Method This cross-sectional study used the 2019 Global Adult Tobacco Survey. Three outcome variables were employed, including tobacco users’ awareness of fixed SCCs, mobile SCCs, and utilization of fixed SCCs. Several independent variables were examined, including sociodemographic characteristics and tobacco use. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed. Results 1,667 tobacco users were included in this study. There were 60%, 26%, and 9% of tobacco users who were aware of fixed SCCs, aware of mobile SCCs, and visited fixed SCCs, respectively. The likelihood of being aware of SCCs increased among users residing in urban areas (fixed SCCs: OR = 1.88; 95% CI = 1.31–2.68; mobile SCCs: OR = 2.09; CI = 1.37–3.17) while it decreased among those reported self-employed (fixed SCCs: OR = 0.31; CI = 0.17–0.56; mobile SCCs: OR = 0.42; CI = 0.20–0.89). The likelihood of visiting fixed SCCs increased among educated tobacco users aged 25–34 (OR = 5.61; CI = 1.73–18.21) and 35–44 (OR = 4.22; CI = 1.07–16.64) while the odds of visiting SCCs decreased among those who were working in the private sector (OR = 0.26; CI = 0.09–0.73). Conclusion The decision to quit smoking must be supported by an effective healthcare system that provides accessible and affordable smoking cessation services. Knowing the factors that influence the awareness and utilization of SCCs would help policymakers dedicate efforts targeting those who desire to quit smoking yet face limitations in using SCCs.

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A digital solution to streamline access to smoking cessation interventions in England; findings from a primary care pilot (STOPNOW study)

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Awareness and utilization of smoking cessation clinics in Saudi Arabia, findings from the 2019 Global Adult Tobacco Survey

Awareness and utilization of smoking cessation clinics in Saudi Arabia, findings from the 2019 Global Adult Tobacco Survey

Awareness and Utilization of Smoking Cessation Clinics in Saudi Arabia, Findings from the 2019 Global Adult Tobacco Survey

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