A qualitative study on the impact of COVID-19 on the behavior and attitudes of smokers and non-smokers in South Korea

Hwang, Ji-Eun; Chun, Hae-ryoung; Cheon, Eunsil

doi:10.1186/s12889-021-12079-8

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“…On the other hand, contrary to our findings, only one study conducted by Hwang et al has shown that higher health risk connected with COVID-19 and smoking was not an important factor for smokers in their decision to quit [ 25 ]. However, this study was performed on a much smaller sample (36 participants), with the use of different methodology (focus groups), and also included participants using e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products.…”

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The COVID-19 Pandemic and Smoking Cessation—A Real-Time Data Analysis from the Polish National Quitline

Koczkodaj

Cedzyńska

Przepiórka

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, tobacco research has delivered new evidence on the harmfulness of smoking in the context of SARS-CoV-2 infection and the course of the COVID-19 disease. More and more research proves that smoking is an important risk factor contributing to increased risk of mortality among COVID-19 patients. The aim of this study was to assess whether and how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted decisions about quitting smoking. A total of 4072 records of anonymized data were obtained from the Polish National Quitline. Between 15 April 2020 and 31 May 2021, the callers were asked about the COVID-19 pandemic and its influence on their decisions on smoking continuation or cessation. Our results indicate that smokers are very receptive to communication concerning COVID-19 and smoking risk. This phenomenon can possibly be connected to the immediate potential health consequences of smoking and COVID-19 virus infection. Results may indicate that putting emphasis on arguments combined with short-term health consequences of smoking may result in better outcomes in smoking cessation. There is a need for further and constant education on tobacco-related health harm. Our results showed that an irregular and mass communication on health consequences may result in high effectiveness in smoking cessation.

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The COVID-19 Pandemic and Smoking Cessation—A Real-Time Data Analysis from the Polish National Quitline

Koczkodaj

Cedzyńska

Przepiórka

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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“…These findings align with a previous study by Ref. [11], which also reported a higher number of nonsmokers than smokers.…”

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Factors Associated with the Incidence of COVID-19: A Case Control Study in Tasikmalaya, Indonesia

Nurlaelasari,

Hidayani

2023

JPHS

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This case-control study aimed to investigate the relationship between smoking habits, electronic cigarette use, vaccination status, comorbidities, and the incidence of COVID-19. A total of 63 participants, including 21 cases and 42 controls, were included based on specific criteria. Data were collected through a questionnaire and analyzed using univariate and bivariate analyses. The results revealed that there was no significant association between smoking habits (p value= 0.287), e-cigarette use (p value= 0.114), and vaccination status (p value= 0.287) with the incidence. However, a significant relationship was observed between comorbidities and the incidence (p value= 0.000). These findings suggest that while smoking habits, e-cigarette use, and vaccination status may not be significantly associated with the incidence, comorbidities play a significant role. Further research and public health efforts are needed to explore preventive strategies and support individuals with comorbidities in reducing their susceptibility to COVID-19.

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“…It is noteworthy that current and former users had a high non-compliance with mask-wearing than never users. In addition, the high association between cigarette users and not wearing a mask compared to NCTNP users can be interpreted considering that NCTNP users have fewer spatial restrictions and choose a smoking place with no other people easily [ 28 , 29 ]. Women had no significance due to the low frequency generally, however, a significant result was observed in the change of TNP use.…”

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The association between tobacco or nicotine product use behaviors and non-compliance with mask-wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study in Korea

Lee¹,

Kang²,

Cho³

2022

Epidemiol Health

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OBJECTIVES: It is necessary to investigate tobacco or nicotine product(TNP) use which acts as a risk factor for COVID-19 infection. Especially, mask wearing is difficult to practice when using TNP. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the association between TNP use behaviors and noncompliance with mask wearing in COVID-19 pandemic.METHODS: The samples of 208,618 Korean adults aged 19 years or older were used. As an independent variable, TNP use behaviors such as TNP use status, changes in TNP use after COVID-19, TNP types, and attempt to quit were used. Logistic regression was performed on sex-stratified participants.RESULTS: Among men, Odds ratio(OR) of current TNP users was 2.00(95%CI [1.66, 2.40]), and OR of former users was 1.32[1.09, 1.60] compared to never users. In women, OR was 1.50[1.00-2.26] for former users. Cigarette use was more associated with not wearing a mask than NCTNP use (OR=1.53[1.12, 2.08]). Men whose TNP use decreased had lower non-compliance (OR=0. 52[0.36, 0.74]). Women whose TNP use increased had lower non-compliance (OR= 0.13[0.07, 0.26]).CONCLUSIONS: Current and former users were less likely to wear masks. Cigarette use was more associated with not wearing a mask than non-cigarette tobacco or nicotine products(NCTNP) use.Changes in TNP use showed association, but in opposite direction for men and women. Therefore, we suggest that more attention should be paid to TNP use prevention and cessation support during the epidemic of respiratory infectious diseases. In addition, it is necessary to identify risk factors of cigarette users in compliance with mask wearing.

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A qualitative study on the impact of COVID-19 on the behavior and attitudes of smokers and non-smokers in South Korea

Cited by 9 publications

References 29 publications

The COVID-19 Pandemic and Smoking Cessation—A Real-Time Data Analysis from the Polish National Quitline

The COVID-19 Pandemic and Smoking Cessation—A Real-Time Data Analysis from the Polish National Quitline

Factors Associated with the Incidence of COVID-19: A Case Control Study in Tasikmalaya, Indonesia

The association between tobacco or nicotine product use behaviors and non-compliance with mask-wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study in Korea

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