Smoking cessation practices and perspectives among in-patients in a tertiary teaching hospital setting
| Autor: | Mohammed Saud, Madhu Basave Gowda, Srinath Kenkere Marulaiah |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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| Zdroj: | International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health. 6:4299 |
| ISSN: | 2394-6040 2394-6032 |
| DOI: | 10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20194484 |
| Popis: | Background: The objective of the present study was to assess the in-patient’s perspectives about smoking cessation and the services they received.Methods: A descriptive study was carried out in a hospital attached to a Medical College. An interview schedule was administered in person to in-patients to assess their perspectives towards smoking cessation and services received.Results: Of the 141 in-patients interviewed, 40% were active smokers. Almost 3/4th of active smokers had moderate to high nicotine dependence. About 92% of active smokers reported being asked about smoking status and being advised to quit, but only 23% received assistance, and 8% had a follow-up arranged. Health was the top reason for the willingness to quit. Around 90% of study participants had no awareness about tobacco cessation centres and services.Conclusions: An in-patient setting has a higher proportion of smokers than the general population. These in-patients should be a prime target for cessation programs as there are relatable health reasons and opportunity for the delivery of comprehensive smoking cessation services based on 5 A’s protocol, which is currently lacking. Creating better awareness regarding smoking cessation centres and services available is necessary. |
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