2020
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17228432
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Impact of a Comprehensive Anti-Smoking Program at a Regional University Hospital and Predictive Variables of Being a Smoker among Hospital Workers

Abstract: The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of a comprehensive anti-smoking health program conducted over twelve years at a regional university hospital in southern Spain. Prevalence of tobacco was compared retrospectively using data collected during occupational health assessments (n = 4291). Bivariate and logistic regression analyses were carried out to evaluate tobacco consumption differences according to age, sex, professional category, and workplace building. The results show a reduction in the… Show more

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“…In this sense, further investigations should consider controlling factors, such as family, friends, and colleagues attitudes regarding smoking habits. In a study conducted with 5,882 health workers from a hospital in Spain, tobacco use was also high among older participants (53 years old) 27 . Another study conducted with 21,858 health professionals from 41 psychiatric hospitals found that cigarette use was significantly associated with advanced age 28 .…”
Section: Age and Tobacco Usementioning
confidence: 99%
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“…In this sense, further investigations should consider controlling factors, such as family, friends, and colleagues attitudes regarding smoking habits. In a study conducted with 5,882 health workers from a hospital in Spain, tobacco use was also high among older participants (53 years old) 27 . Another study conducted with 21,858 health professionals from 41 psychiatric hospitals found that cigarette use was significantly associated with advanced age 28 .…”
Section: Age and Tobacco Usementioning
confidence: 99%
“…Several factors may be related to tobacco use, which may influence the lifestyle of indirect healthcare workers. A study conducted with 5,882 health workers from a hospital in Spain observed that smoking habit was significantly higher among indirect than direct healthcare workers 27 . The meta-analysis developed by Martínez et al 30 analyzed surveys conducted in 45 hospitals in Catalonia and observed that tobacco use by indirect healthcare workers and nursing technicians was higher than other direct healthcare workers and individuals with higher education.…”
Section: Employment Profile and Tobacco Usementioning
confidence: 99%
“…Previous studies with health professionals showed that most of the professionals evaluated usually accumulate several employment relationships and long working hours [43]. However, it is worth noting that the COVID-19 pandemic has had negative impacts on professional working hours and overload, especially having a greater impact on professionals with double working hours due to excessive exposure [44,45], increasing the risk of illness and Burnout Syndrome. These findings indicate that policies for professional financial recognition are necessary, as well as strategies to promote and protect the health of these exposed professionals.…”
Section: Labor Factor Associated With Lifestylementioning
confidence: 99%