Hispanic physicians' tobacco intervention practices: a cross-sectional survey study

Mas, Francisco G. Soto; Papenfuss, Richard L.; Jacobson, Holly E.; Hsu, Chiehwen Ed; Urrutia-Rojas, Ximena; Kane, William M.

doi:10.1186/1471-2458-5-120

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“…The present study also revealed that few physicians set quit dates for their patients, which is in agreement with the findings of other studies. (15,21) In our study, the most common method of intervention was brief advice, which was reportedly given by 61.5% of physicians as a method of smoking cessation, a considerably lower proportion than the 95.8% reported in a study conducted in Canada. (22) The use of NRT by 2.8% was very low when compared with the 25% reported in Norway and the 95.8% reported in Canada.…”

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“…A significant proportion of physicians reported asking their patients about tobacco use, which is higher than the 44-48% reported in other studies. (15,21) However, only 39.4% asked their patients about the reasons for using tobacco. Failure to ask about the reasons for using tobacco denies physicians the opportunity of recommending the appropriate method of intervention, anticipating challenges during the stages of quitting and enlisting the necessary clinical and social support.…”

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Knowledge of and practices related to smoking cessation among physicians in Nigeria

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Objective: To evaluate the knowledge and practices of smoking cessation among physicians in Nigeria. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey in Lagos and three geopolitical zones of Nigeria. A self-administered structured questionnaire was used to obtain information on tobacco use and its health effects, as well as on the knowledge and practices of smoking cessation, from 436 physicians. Results: Of the 436 physicians, 292 (67.0%) were aware of smoking cessation, but only 132 (30.3%) showed good knowledge on this topic. The prevalence of smoking among the physicians was 17.7%. In addition, 308 physicians (70.6%) reported that tobacco education in the medical school curriculum was inadequate. Of the 436 physicians, 372 (86.2%) asked their patients whether they smoked, and 172 (39.4%) asked their patients the reasons for using tobacco. As a means of smoking cessation intervention, 268 (61.5%) used brief advice/counseling (2-5 min), 12 (3.7%) prescribed antidepressants, 16 (2.8%) prescribed nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), and 76 (17.4%) arranged follow-up visits. When the physicians were questioned regarding the obstacles to smoking cessation interventions, 289 (66.3%) cited poor knowledge of the issue, 55 (12.6%) cited a lack of time, and 20 (4.6%) cited unavailability of NRT. Conclusions: The results of this study highlight the lack of knowledge among physicians in Nigeria in terms of smoking cessation, as well as their failure to apply appropriate practices. The results of this study can further the evaluation and formulation of guidelines on smoking cessation and smoking education programs for physicians. Our findings also underscore the need to offer smoking cessation programs in all treatment facilities.Keywords: Smoking cessation; Tobacco; Physicians; Nigeria; Health knowledge, attitudes, practice. ResumoObjetivo: Avaliar o conhecimento e as práticas para a cessação do tabagismo entre médicos na Nigéria. Métodos: Um inquérito transversal foi realizado na cidade de Lagos e em três zonas geopolíticas da Nigéria. Um questionário estruturado de autopreenchimento foi respondido por 436 médicos para a obtenção de informações a respeito do uso de tabaco e de seus efeitos na saúde, seu conhecimento e as práticas para cessação do tabagismo. Resultados: Dos 436 médicos, 292 (67,0%) estavam informados a respeito da cessação do tabagismo, mas somente 132 (30,3%) demonstraram bons conhecimentos sobre esse assunto. A prevalência de tabagismo entre os médicos foi de 17,7%. Além disso, 308 médicos (70,6%) relataram que a educação sobre tabagismo nos currículos de medicina era inadequada. Dos 436 médicos, 372 (86,2%) questionavam seus pacientes quanto ao tabagismo, e 172 (39,4%) os questionavam quanto aos motivos para o fumo. Como forma de intervenção para a cessação do tabagismo, 268 (61,5%) utilizavam breve aconselhamento (2-5 min), 12 (3,7%) prescreviam antidepressivos, 16 (2,8%) prescreviam terapia de reposição nicotínica (TRN), e 76 (17,4%) agendavam consultas de acompanhamento. Quando os médicos eram...

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Knowledge of and practices related to smoking cessation among physicians in Nigeria

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“…In Bosnia and Herzegovina, there were 40% of physicians and 51% of nurses who smoke 24 . The lowest prevalence was recorded in the USA, Great Britain and Australia with only 3% of smokers, and New Zealand with only 5% [25][26][27][28][29] .…”

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Smoking habits, knowledge about and attitudes toward smoking among employees in health institutions in Serbia

Stojanović¹,

Musovic

Petrović³

et al. 2013

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“…[12][13][14][15] While close to one quarter of respondents ask parents about tobacco use, only 14% always advise parents to quit, and less than 5% always provide assistance in quitting. In contrast to studies with physicians, [18][19][20] our sample cited parent resistance, parent anger, and lack of tobacco cessation materials as the most significant barriers to routine provision of tobacco cessation interventions.…”

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Are Pediatric ED Nurses Delivering Tobacco Cessation Advice to Parents?

Deckter

Mahabee‐Gittens

Gordon

2009

Journal of Emergency Nursing

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Introduction-Due to the adverse health effects of second hand smoke exposure in children, pediatric nurses (RN) have frequent encounters with parents who smoke. RNs have a unique opportunity to provide tobacco cessation counseling to parental smokers during their child's emergency department (ED) or hospital visit. The purpose of the study was to assess pediatric RN's levels of knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding provision of tobacco cessation advice to parents who smoke.

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Hispanic physicians' tobacco intervention practices: a cross-sectional survey study

Cited by 31 publications

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Knowledge of and practices related to smoking cessation among physicians in Nigeria

Knowledge of and practices related to smoking cessation among physicians in Nigeria

Smoking habits, knowledge about and attitudes toward smoking among employees in health institutions in Serbia

Are Pediatric ED Nurses Delivering Tobacco Cessation Advice to Parents?

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