Review of alternative practices to cigarette smoking and nicotine replacement therapy: how safe are they?

Omole, Olufemi B.; Ogunbanjo, GA; Ayo‐Yusuf, Olalekan A.

doi:10.1080/20786204.2011.10874077

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“…40 Yet, this should also be a source of concern as smokeless tobacco sources seen as alternatives, particularly snuff, have been associated with a higher addictive effect and high risk for cardiovascular diseases and some forms of cancer. 41 Often, little emphasis is laid on these forms of tobacco use compared with manufactured cigarette. 41 The use of these products should be completely discouraged, particularly by the healthcare practitioners involved in behavioural counselling at the primary health care level.…”

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“…41 Often, little emphasis is laid on these forms of tobacco use compared with manufactured cigarette. 41 The use of these products should be completely discouraged, particularly by the healthcare practitioners involved in behavioural counselling at the primary health care level. Consistent with Mujuzi's study, 12 the age-of introduced some bias or led to under-reporting of the true prevalence of tobacco use, particularly those types other than the manufactured cigarette.…”

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Prevalence and factors associated with tobacco use among adults attending selected healthcare facilities in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa

Owolabi

Goon

Adeniyi

et al. 2017

South African Family Practice

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Aim: Tobacco use increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, premature death and certain cancers. This study investigated the prevalence and determinants of tobacco use among adults in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCMM), South Africa. Methods: This study forms part of the cardio-metabolic risk survey carried out at the three largest outpatient clinics in BCMM. This multi-centre cross-sectional survey utilised the relevant items of the WHO STEPwise questionnaire to obtain information on demographic and behavioural characteristics of 1 107 participants. A total of 109 participants were excluded as a result of incomplete data. Thus, 998 participants (male = 327; female = 671) were included in the analysis. Self-reported, current use of any tobacco product was defined as tobacco use while secondary smoking was defined as exposure of non-smokers to environmental tobacco smoke, either at home or in the workplace. Results: Of all the study participants, 150 (15%) were current tobacco users and 335 (39.5%) of the non-smoking participants were exposed to secondary smoking. The majority of the tobacco users were males (70.7%) compared with females (29.3%). The commonest form of tobacco use was the manufactured cigarette. The mean age at initiation of smoking was 18.3 ± 5.1 and 22.6 ± 8.0 years for men and women, respectively. Only male sex (p = 0.000), single status (p = 0.003), no formal education (p = 0.007) and self-employment (p = 0.043) were significantly associated with tobacco use. Conclusion: High prevalence of tobacco use, especially cigarette smoking, in BCMM is worrisome given its strong association with cardiovascular events and cancers. The district health authorities should prioritise smoking cessation measures at the primary health care level.

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Prevalence and factors associated with tobacco use among adults attending selected healthcare facilities in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa

Owolabi

Goon

Adeniyi

et al. 2017

South African Family Practice

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“…It was also found in this study that many users and non-users think that the water in the HB pipe filters the smoke, thus removing toxic chemicals. A previous study by Omole, Ogunbanjo and Ayo-Yusuf (2011) found that the participants believed that the water filters the smoke and removes dangerous particles during HB smoking. This study found that a greater number of users and a lesser number of non-users perceived HB as less addictive and health risks as being exaggerated.…”

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Assessing awareness, knowledge, and perceptions of hubbly bubbly smoking health risks among South African university students

Motloutsi¹,

Lubinga²

2023

JCSA

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Globally, the smoking of hubbly bubbly tobacco pipes is a growing trend among young people. However, the promotion of health awareness about hubbly bubbly (HB) smoking risks does not appear to be common, especially in South Africa. This study intended to assess awareness of the HB smoking health risks among students; to determine the students’ knowledge levels about its risks; to examine the students’ perceptions of HB smoking and to determine whether their knowledge and perceptions on smoking health risks would influence their HB smoking behaviour intentions. The Extended Parallel Process Model was applied. A quantitative approach was applied with a sample of 350 students participating in the study: n = 175 HB users and n = 175 non-users. A 2×2 experimental design between and within participants was followed. Results indicate that most participants (75%) had not heard or seen any health communication awareness campaigns about HB risks and that knowledge about HB smoking health risks was inadequate. Most participants in the study, including both HB users 74% (129) and non-users 80% (140), were able to identify lung cancer as one of the health risks of HB smoking. This study is important to health promotion organisations including government departments to enable them to construct effective health communication messages.

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“…Relative contraindications for nicotine gum include dentures, peptic ulcer disease and unstable coronary artery disease. 62 …”

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Smoking cessation among people with mental illness: A South African perspective

Morar

Robertson

2022

S Afr Fam Pract

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Tobacco use is recognised as a serious, worldwide public health concern. Smoking cessation is of great interest across a wide range of medical specialities, including family medicine. However, smoking cessation among people with mental illness (PWMI) has attracted scant attention in South African literature. This is despite PWMI suffering disproportionately from the damages of tobacco. The harms of smoking are not limited to physical health but extend to mental health. This article discusses the need for multifaceted smoking cessation treatments for PWMI in the public health sector, taking into consideration the prevalence and unique drivers of smoking in this population. A brief overview of patterns of tobacco use, associated harms and smoking cessation interventions in South Africa is given; all within the context of mental illness.

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Review of alternative practices to cigarette smoking and nicotine replacement therapy: how safe are they?

Cited by 3 publications

References 55 publications

Prevalence and factors associated with tobacco use among adults attending selected healthcare facilities in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa

Prevalence and factors associated with tobacco use among adults attending selected healthcare facilities in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa

Assessing awareness, knowledge, and perceptions of hubbly bubbly smoking health risks among South African university students

Smoking cessation among people with mental illness: A South African perspective

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