Assessing the reach of nicotine replacement therapy as a preventive public health measure
| Autor: | Susan J. Bondy, Paul W. McDonald, Lori Diemert, Joanna E. Cohen, J C Victor |
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| Rok vydání: | 2012 |
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Tobacco harm reduction
medicine.medical_specialty Epidemiology business.industry medicine.medical_treatment Public health Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health General Medicine Nicotine replacement therapy behavioral disciplines and activities Nicotine health services administration Family medicine Environmental health mental disorders Cohort behavior and behavior mechanisms Medicine Smoking cessation Medical prescription business Prospective cohort study health care economics and organizations medicine.drug |
| Zdroj: | Chronic Diseases and Injuries in Canada. 33:19-28 |
| ISSN: | 1925-6523 |
| Popis: | Introduction Access to Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a key public health intervention to reduce smoking. We assessed prevalence and correlates of use of NRT in Ontario, where NRT is available without prescription. Methods Participants were a representative sample of 2262 adult smokers in the Ontario Tobacco Survey cohort. Prospectively measured use of NRT over a 6-month period was reported in relation to smoking behaviour and history, attempts to quit, receipt of other supports for cessation supports and attitudes toward NRT. Results Overall, 11% of smokers used NRT over the six-month follow-up period. Conclusion With increasing accessibility of NRT, further surveillance and research are warranted to determine the impact of the reach and benefits of NRT, considering both the general and targeted smoking populations. |
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