Assessment of physicians’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding smoking cessation management in the Gaza Strip

Alkhodari, Khaled H; Jarad, Bakr Khadr Abo; Al-Bahbhani, Ahmed Ismail; Nkhala, Sadi Yehia; Al-Buhisi, Ali Naim; Elessi, Khamis Abdelkarim

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“…A recent study amongst Palestinian physicians from Gaza found lower levels of knowledge about smoking addiction and management [ 31 ]. Physicians in that study reported that when they took the history of their patients on admission, they noted the patient's smoking behavior; and most referred patients who smoked to their family physician for further guidance about smoking cessation.…”

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Arab male physicians’ perceptions about their own smoking behaviors: a qualitative study

Obeid,

Idilbi,

Agbarya

et al. 2024

Isr J Health Policy Res

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Background Smoking remains the leading preventable cause of disease, disability, and death worldwide. Although physicians have high levels of health literacy with awareness of the consequences of smoking and their essential role in smoking cessation of patients, some physicians continue to smoke. Rates of smoking among Arab male physicians are high. This study aimed to gain insights into Arab male physician’s perceptions of their own smoking behaviors and their professional role in health promotion. Methods Using purposive sampling, we recruited 25 Arab male physicians working in hospital and community clinic settings who currently smoke. Semi-structured, hour-long, interviews were held during January—June 2022. We then performed a thematic analysis of the interview data. Results The analysis revealed three categories, two sub-categories, and 15 emerging themes. The category ‘Antecedents: prior to becoming a physician’ revealed the themes: smoking experience during adolescence; social and ethnic culture; stress during medical studies; and on & off periods of quitting smoking. The category ‘Physicians’ perception of smoking’ was sorted into two sub-categories: (1) Personal aspects, including the themes ‘relaxation from stress’, ‘self-compensation’, ‘addiction’, and ‘enjoyable experience’, and (2) Professional aspects, including the themes ‘lack of knowledge about cessation’, ‘inadequate workplace support’, ‘motivation to consult patients’, and ‘awareness of their role as primary care physicians’. The category’Impacts’ revealed the themes ‘personal health and well-being’, ‘professional competence’, and ‘professional image in public’. Conclusions This study provides an in-depth understanding of the personal, socio-cultural, and professional aspects of the phenomenon of Arab male smoking physicians from their perspective. Based on this information, we recommend developing programs that support and empower all physicians to cope better with their personal and professional stress as well as instituting programs that will provide all physicians with specific knowledge and skills related to smoking cessation. These programs should improve the ability of physicians to serve as positive role models for their patients for preventing and ceasing smoking, thus enhancing the image of the medical profession and, most importantly, improving the health of the public.

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Arab male physicians’ perceptions about their own smoking behaviors: a qualitative study

Obeid,

Idilbi,

Agbarya

et al. 2024

Isr J Health Policy Res

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The relationship between smoking status and smoking cessation practice for health workers in Surabaya

Artanti,

Martini,

Mahmudah

et al. 2023

J. Public Health Afr.

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Background. Indonesia is one of the countries that have a high smoker prevalence globally. Therefore, a smoking cessation program is key to reducing the smoking prevalence in Indonesia. The role of health workers is necessary for smoking cessation programs. However, smoking behavior among health workers could limit smoking cessation practices for patients. Objective. This study aims to analyze smoking behavior and 5A smoking cessation (Ask, Advice, Assess, Assist, and Arrange) practices among health workers. Materials and Methods. This study design is cross-sectional with a simple random sampling from the population of health workers in Surabaya. The total sample of this study counted 60 health workers. The data were analyzed in univariate and bivariate using SPSS 18 application. Bivariate analysis using a chi-square or Fisher exact test was conducted to analyze the relationship between smoking status and 5A smoking cessation practice. Results. Report of main outcomes or findings, including (where relevant) levels of statistical significance and confidence intervals. The result of this study shows that the asking practice was the most practiced item in the 5A model among health workers (98.3%). There was no significant association between smoking behavior and 5A implementation among health workers (PR=0.40; 95%CI: 0.52-5.30; P=1.67). Conclusions. There was no significant association between respondents’ characteristics, smoking cessation training, and professional roles with 5A implementation.

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Assessment of physicians’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding smoking cessation management in the Gaza Strip

Abstract: , et al. Assessment of physicians' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding smoking cessation management in the Gaza Strip. J Addict Ther Res. 2020; 4: 001-005.

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Arab male physicians’ perceptions about their own smoking behaviors: a qualitative study

Arab male physicians’ perceptions about their own smoking behaviors: a qualitative study

The relationship between smoking status and smoking cessation practice for health workers in Surabaya

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