Tobacco use and cessation counseling in India-data from the Global Health Professions Students Survey, 2005-09

Surani, NS; Pednekar, Mangesh S.; Sinha, Debajyoti; Singh, G; Cw, Warren; Asma, Samira; Gupta, Phalguni; Pk, Singh

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“…In the present study, the prevalence of cigarette smoking among the respondents was lower when compared with the results of a study carried out in India (5.23% vs. 13.4%) 14 ; in addition, the proportion of our medical students experimenting with tobacco products other than cigarettes was almost half of that reported in the same study (21.23% vs. 40.5%). However, the frequency of experimenting with water-pipe tobacco smoking was significantly higher among our medical students (43.82%) than it was among medical students in Turkey and in Lebanon (28.6% and 29.5%, respectively).…”

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Effective tobacco control measures: agreement among medical students

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Objective:To determine the level of agreement with effective tobacco control measures recommended by the World Health Organization and to assess the attitudes toward, knowledge of, and beliefs regarding smoking among third-year medical students at University of São Paulo School of Medicine, located in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Methods:Between 2008 and 2012, all third-year medical students were invited to complete a self-administered questionnaire based on the Global Health Professionals Student Survey and its additional modules. Results:The study sample comprised 556 students. The level of agreement with the World Health Organization recommendations was high, except for the components “received smoking cessation training” and “raising taxes is effective to reduce the prevalence of smoking”. Most of the students reported that they agree with banning tobacco product sales to minors (95%), believe that physicians are role models to their patients (84%), and believe that they should advise their patients to quit cigarette smoking (96%) and using other tobacco products (94%). Regarding smoking cessation methods, most of the students were found to know more about nicotine replacement therapy than about non-nicotine therapies (93% vs. 53%). Only 37% of the respondents were aware of the importance of educational antismoking materials, and only 31% reported that they believe in the effectiveness of encouraging their patients, during medical visits. In our sample, the prevalence of current cigarette smoking was 5.23%; however, 43.82% of the respondents reported having experimented with water-pipe tobacco smoking. Conclusions:Our results revealed the need to emphasize to third-year medical students the importance of raising the prices of and taxes on tobacco products. We also need to make students aware of the dangers of experimenting with tobacco products other than cigarettes, particularly water-pipe tobacco smoking.

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“…Similarly, Bartwal et al [ 19 ] reported that 25.15% of males and 1.22% of females tried cigarette smoking. In contrast, a study conducted by Sinha et al [ 20 ] showed 7% and Surani et al [ 18 ] showed 23.5% of females tried cigarette smoking.…”

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“…Similar findings were reported by Selokar et al [ 14 ] and Lam et al [ 15 ], with 10.3% and 11.8% of students having tried cigarette smoking, respectively. In contrast, Alrsheedi et al [ 16 ], Sreeramareddy et al [ 17 ] and Surani et al [ 18 ] reported that 23%, 31.7% and 40% of students tried smoking, respectively. In the present study, among male medical students, one-fourth had ever smoked cigarettes compared with 1.8% among female medical students.…”

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Awareness, Attitude and Use of Tobacco among Medical Students in Chennai

Boopathirajan

Logaraj

2017

J Lifestyle Med

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BackgroundHealth professionals have an important role to play in the fight against tobacco. As individuals, health professionals can help educate the population; as community members, they can support anti-smoking policies; and, at a societal level, they can influence national and global tobacco control efforts. The objectives of the study was to estimate the prevalence of tobacco use among medical students in Chennai and to measure the extent of attitude toward, behavior around and knowledge of tobacco use among medical students.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 medical students from 4 randomly selected medical colleges, comprised of 1 government and 3 private medical colleges in and around Chennai, India. The Global Health Professional Students Survey (GHPSS), a standardized college-based tool, was administered to students in the four medical colleges.ResultsThe proportion of students who ever tried cigarette smoking was found to be 10.9% (males, 23.5% and females, 1.8%). The prevalence of exposure to tobacco smoke at home was found to be 34.2%. A majority of students agreed that smoking should be banned. The proportion of students who wanted to quit smoking cigarettes and who ever tried to stop smoking were 29.8% and 34.6% respectively. Only 23.6% of the students said they have received formal training in smoking cessation techniques.ConclusionAs indicated by the majority of the medical students queried, there is a need for formal training in smoking cessation techniques, and this training should be included in the medical curriculum, such that students can instruct or counsel their patients.

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“…Lo anterior, es consistente con el estudio realizado en España con estudiantes de medicina y enfermería, en el que el 97.9% de los participantes conocen y están de acuerdo con la prohibición de fumar en lugares cerrados (26); aunque algo diferente al reporte de la implementación de la GHPSS donde este conocimiento fue cercano 60% en 21 de los 48 países encuestados; mientras que en estudiantes de medicina de la India donde el 48% reconoce dicha política (22,27). Sin embargo, el 8.14% no tienen claridad si para el lugar de trabajo también existe una política específica.…”

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“…En cuanto a la evaluación del rol del médico ante los pacientes y el público el 86.51% de los encuestados creen que sí ejercen un modelo a seguir y un papel en el manejo del cese del cigarrillo, similar a lo observado en diferentes estudios en la India y Turquía donde entre el 90% y el 95% los ven como un rol a seguir (12,18,22,27); sin embargo, puede ser muy variable. Varios estudios recientes demuestran que el personal de la salud no se ve a sí mismo como un ejemplo, mostrando diferentes porcentajes que oscilan entre 44.3% y el 57.89% (16,19,31); mientras que en la implementación del GHPSS se reportó que en países como Cuba, Guatemala y Panamá el 100% de los encuestados está de acuerdo con el rol médico de aconsejar -(3234); por su parte, en Laos el 94.9% de los médicos fumadores y el 97.7% de los exfumadores creen que las posibilidades de que un paciente cese el hábito aumentan si el médico lo aconseja (17).…”

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Estudio de corte transversal sobre el estado de conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas de médicos colombianos ante el tabaquismo

Gonzalez

Caputi

2018

MedUNAB

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ResumenIntroducción: El consumo de cigarrillo ha venido en aumento entre otras razones por nuevas estrategias comerciales, falta de una política pública definida, contrabando y falta de programas efectivos contra la adicción. Los médicos no son ajenos a este problema con el agravante de que no cuentan con el entrenamiento necesario para influir en la educación de los pacientes. Objetivo: Evaluar los conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas de médicos colombianos respecto al tabaquismo. Metodología: Estudio de corte transversal mediante encuesta virtual realizada a 431 médicos colombianos anónimos, autoseleccionados. Resultados: La prevalencia de vida de consumo de cigarrillo fue del 68.68%. La edad promedio de consumo fue 16 años, el 37.28% ha fumado más de 5 cajetillas a lo largo de la vida; solamente el 12.54% de los fumadores ha intentado dejar el hábito; el 61.71% de los encuestados refirieron uno o ambos padres fumadores, variable que resultó asociada al consumo. El 51.04% refiere no tener conocimientos para brindar asesoría a los pacientes en el tema; 88.17% está de acuerdo con la normatividad restrictiva existente en el país; el 95.82% consideran que son un modelo a seguir y que desempeñan un papel importante frente al paciente. Conclusiones: La prevalencia de tabaquismo activo en médicos colombianos es baja en comparación con la estadística mundial; la asesoría para abandonar el hábito en los pacientes es casi nula. Hay consenso en la necesidad de una mejor formación en el tema entre el personal médico. AbstractIntroduction: Smoking intake has been increasing, among other reasons, due to new commercial strategies, lack of a defined public policy, smuggling and lack of effective programs against addiction. Doctors are not oblivious to this problem with the aggravating factor that they do not have the necessary training to have influence on the education of patients. Objective: To evaluate the knowledge, attitudes and practices of Colombian doctors regarding smoking. Methodology: A cross-sectional study carried out using a virtual survey of 431 unknown and self-selected Colombian doctors. Results: The lifetime prevalence of smoking intake was 68.68%. The average age of consumption was 16 years, 37.28% of them have smoked more than 5 packages throughout their lives; only 12.54% of smokers have tried to give up smoking; 61.71% of respondents reported one or both smoking parents, a variable that was associated with consumption. 51.04% of them reported not having knowledge to provide advice to patients on the subject; 88.17% agree with the restrictive regulations existing in the country; 95.82% of them consider that they are a model to follow and that they play an important role in front of the patient. Conclusions: The prevalence of active smoking in Colombian physicians is low compared to the global statistics; however, the advice to abandon the habit in patients is almost zero. There is a consensus on the need for better training in the subject among medical staff.

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Tobacco use and cessation counseling in India-data from the Global Health Professions Students Survey, 2005-09

Abstract: Tobacco control policy, cessation training and initiatives to help students quit smoking should be undertaken.

Cited by 22 publications

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Effective tobacco control measures: agreement among medical students

Effective tobacco control measures: agreement among medical students

Awareness, Attitude and Use of Tobacco among Medical Students in Chennai

Estudio de corte transversal sobre el estado de conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas de médicos colombianos ante el tabaquismo

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