Promoting cessation and a tobacco free future: willingness of pharmacy students at the University of Lagos, Nigeria

Aina, B A; Onajole, AT; Lawal, Babatunde Mo; Oyerinde, Opeoluwa O

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“…A similar study in Lagos state among pharmacy students highlighted the need to include tobacco training in the pharmacy curriculum. 26 In developing this curriculum and training programs, efforts should be made to identify and correct some of these misconceptions.…”

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“…Similarly, pharmacy students in Nigeria were reported to exhibit low levels of awareness of tobacco related public health policy. 26 Awareness about existing tobacco policies might influence the effectiveness of this group of health professionals as advocates for the support of smoke-free policies in Nigeria. 21 Relevant programs to increase awareness about existing tobacco control laws will be beneficial to pharmacists.…”

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Tobacco related knowledge and support for smoke-free policies among community pharmacists in Lagos state, Nigeria

Poluyi¹,

Odukoya²,

Aina³

et al. 2015

Pharm Pract (Granada)

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*Background: There are no safe levels of exposure to second hand smoke and smoke-free policies are effective in reducing the burden of tobacco-related diseases and death. Pharmacists, as a unique group of health professionals, might be able to play a role in the promotion of smoke-free policies. Objective: To determine the tobacco-related knowledge of community pharmacists and assess their support for smoke-free policies in Lagos state, Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study design using both quantitative and qualitative methods was employed. Two hundred and twelve randomly selected community pharmacists were surveyed using a pre-tested selfadministered questionnaire. In addition, one focus group discussion was conducted with ten members of the Lagos state branch of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria. Results: The quantitative survey revealed that the majority (72.1%) of the respondents were aged between 20 and 40 years, predominantly male (60.8%), Yoruba (50.2%) or Igbo (40.3%) ethnicity and had been practicing pharmacy for ten years or less (72.2%). A majority (90.1%) of respondents were aware that tobacco is harmful to health. Slightly less (75.8%) were aware that second hand smoke is harmful to health. Among the listed diseases, pharmacists responded that lung (84.4%) and esophageal (68.9%) cancers were the most common diseases associated with tobacco use. Less than half of those surveyed associated tobacco use with heart disease (46.9%), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (27.8%), bladder cancer (47.2%), peripheral vascular disease (35.8%) and sudden death (31.1%). Only 51.9% had heard of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC). A little over half of the respondents (53.8%) were aware of any law in Nigeria controlling tobacco use. The majority of respondents supported a ban on smoking in homes (83.5%), in public places (79.2%), and in restaurants, nightclubs and bars (73.6%). For every additional client attended to daily, knowledge scores increased by 0.022 points. Current smokers were 1.3 times less likely to support smoke-free policies compared with non-smokers. reinforced the fact that the pharmacists were in support of smoke-free policies particularly in homes and public places. It also demonstrated that most of them were aware of the health risks associated with tobacco use and second hand smoke however some misconceptions seemed to exist. Conclusion: The pharmacists surveyed expressed support of smoke-free policies and most of them were aware of the health risks associated with tobacco use. However, awareness of WHO FCTC and country-level tobacco legislation was low. Current smokers were less likely to support smoke-free policies. Community pharmacists should therefore be considered worth engaging for the promotion of smoke-free policies. Efforts should also be made to educate pharmacists about country level smoke-free laws.

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Tobacco related knowledge and support for smoke-free policies among community pharmacists in Lagos state, Nigeria

Poluyi¹,

Odukoya²,

Aina³

et al. 2015

Pharm Pract (Granada)

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“…The study used qualitative and quantitative techniques and was carried out among registered community pharmacists operating in retail pharmaceutical premises within Lagos. The minimum sample size was calculated for the study using the formula for descriptive studies and based on the relevant findings of a previous study 22 . Considering a confidence level of 95%, an alpha of 0.05 and a precision of 5% and an expected nonresponse rate of 30%, the final sample size for the study was 242.…”

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“…Quantitative data were collected using self-administered questionnaires given to the selected pharmacists in each pharmacy outlet. The questionnaires were developed by the authors based on a review of existing literature 19,[22][23][24][25] and a local knowledge of smoking cessation and pharmacy practice in Nigeria. The questionnaire was pre-tested and optimized.…”

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Pharmacist-led smoking cessation: The attitudes and practices of community pharmacists in Lagos state, Nigeria: A mixed methods survey

Odukoya¹,

Poluyi²,

Aina³

et al. 2016

Tob. Prev. Cessation

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IntroductIon Community pharmacists are well-positioned to support smoking cessation particularly in low and middle income countries. This study aims to assess the attitudes, barriers and pattern of pharmacist-led smoking cessation services and explore the factors associated with the willingness to offer smoking cessation services. Methods A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out using qualitative and quantitative methods. Two hundred and forty two community pharmaceutical premises were randomly selected and interviewed. In addition, one Focus Group Discussion was carried out among nine members of the state branch of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria in Lagos State. results Approximately 92% encountered smokers in the course of their work however only 49.6% had ever inquired about their smoking status and 49.1% of these, had offered some form of cessation support. Only 44% had NRT's available within their pharmaceutical premises. The majority (68.5%) were willing to offer smoking cessation services in their premises however only 44.6% had ever received any prior training on tobacco cessation. Those who believed that pharmacists had the required training to offer smoking cessation services were more willing to provide these services. Qualitative findings also revealed that the majority felt they had a unique role to play in providing tobacco cessation services. conclusIons Community pharmacists were willing to provide smoking cessation services within their practice, however they may require specific training to do so effectively. In developing guidelines for community based smoking cessation, it is recommended that pharmacists be engaged and trained for the provision of smoking cessation services within the community. oluwakemi ololade odukoya 1 , edward oluwatobi Poluyi 1 , bolajoko Aina 2 , chioma ejekam 1 , babalola Faseru 3

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“…The World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) which is the first international public health treaty on tobacco control [5] bans tobacco advertisement, promotion, and sponsorship and insulates public health policy from interference by tobacco corporations. This may not be unconnected with the rising prevalence of tobacco use among Nigerian youths [6].…”

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Profile of Problems and Risk Factors Associated with Tobacco Consumption among Professional Drivers in Nigeria

Lasebikan

Ojediran

2012

ISRN Public Health

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Commercial drivers in Nigeria use tobacco while driving thereby making them vulnerable to developing nicotine dependence. The aim of this study was to describe the profile of problems and identify risk factors associated with tobacco dependence among these drivers. The study design utilized a multistage sampling method to interview 851 consenting subjects using the drug section of the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI). Mean age of smoking initiation was 15.4 ± 2.4 years. Current prevalence rate of using a tobacco product was 354 (41.6%). Health problems were the commonest profile of problems (39.6%) associated with nicotine dependence. Risk factors associated with nicotine dependence included cigarette smoking and cigarette/snuff combination, with P = 0.01, respectively. In conclusion, commercial drivers require health educational awareness program about harmful consequences of tobacco and the government needs to enforce no-use tobacco policies within vehicles. The implementation of tobacco cessation programs for those with tobacco-related disorders will also be helpful.

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Promoting cessation and a tobacco free future: willingness of pharmacy students at the University of Lagos, Nigeria

Cited by 10 publications

References 6 publications

Tobacco related knowledge and support for smoke-free policies among community pharmacists in Lagos state, Nigeria

Tobacco related knowledge and support for smoke-free policies among community pharmacists in Lagos state, Nigeria

Pharmacist-led smoking cessation: The attitudes and practices of community pharmacists in Lagos state, Nigeria: A mixed methods survey

Profile of Problems and Risk Factors Associated with Tobacco Consumption among Professional Drivers in Nigeria

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