Smoking profile of non-consultant hospital doctors

Naji, N.; McLoughlin, H; Connell, F. O. O; Clancy, Luke

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“…A 2006 survey found a much higher rate of 21.7% current smoking among 114 non-consultant hospital doctors in Dublin 28 . Though it should be noted at that time the rate in the general population was 29% (Slan 2007).…”

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Irish Healthcare staff- Smoking, training and activity in treatment of tobacco dependence -an online survey

Clancy¹,

Keogan²,

Babineau³

et al. 2016

Tob. Prev. Cessation

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INTRODUCTION Ireland has strong tobacco control legislation but must get smokers to stop if the national plan of having a smoking prevalence of 5% by the year 2025 is possible. Involving all healthcare staff in this effort is regarded as important. We surveyed the present situation. METHODS An online survey was conducted of 1257 healthcare staff; 520 nurses, 440 doctors, 297 dentists in 2014. The sample was accessed with the help of the Irish Nurses and Midwifes Organisation (INMO), Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) and the Irish Dental Association (IDA). The questionnaire addressed individual smoking habits and attitudes, training and practice with regard to smoking cessation. RESULTS The prevalence in our sample was 8.5%. Nurses had the highest prevalence. Doctors had the highest never smoked rate. Smoking was related to age. Attitudes to treating smoking were positive among all HCP groups. Overall 96.4% of HCPs agreed that they should routinely ask patients about smoking and 94% agreed that they should advise all smokers to quit. 20.7 % of HCPs said they had formal training in smoking cessation and this was correlated to asking or giving advice. 42.9% with training while only 7.6% without training felt well prepared to assist smokers quit (p <001). Time, work priorities and lack of training were identified as the main barriers by all HCPs. Doctors particularly reported time problems (χ2 = 158.021, p <001). CONCLUSION Prevalence of smoking is low in HCPs, formal training in SC is low but the need for HCPs to be involved in SC is widely accepted.

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Irish Healthcare staff- Smoking, training and activity in treatment of tobacco dependence -an online survey

Clancy¹,

Keogan²,

Babineau³

et al. 2016

Tob. Prev. Cessation

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Smoking Prevalence among Physicians: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Tarpin

Flaudias

et al. 2021

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Background: Smoking is a major public health problem. Although physicians have a key role in the fight against smoking, some of them are still smoking. Thus, we aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence of smoking among physicians. Methods: PubMed, Cochrane, and Embase databases were searched. The prevalence of smoking among physicians was estimated and stratified, where possible, by specialties, continents, and periods of time. Then, meta-regressions were performed regarding putative influencing factors such as age and sex. Results: Among 246 studies and 497,081 physicians, the smoking prevalence among physicians was 21% (95CI 20 to 23%). Prevalence of smoking was 25% in medical students, 24% in family practitioners, 18% in surgical specialties, 17% in psychiatrists, 16% in medical specialties, 11% in anesthesiologists, 9% in radiologists, and 8% in pediatricians. Physicians in Europe and Asia had a higher smoking prevalence than in Oceania. The smoking prevalence among physicians has decreased over time. Male physicians had a higher smoking prevalence. Age did not influence smoking prevalence. Conclusion: Prevalence of smoking among physicians is high, around 21%. Family practitioners and medical students have the highest percentage of smokers. All physicians should benefit from targeted preventive strategies.

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Smoking profile of non-consultant hospital doctors

Abstract: A significant per centage of NCHDs (22%) continue to smoke, despite overwhelming evidence that this causes health problems. The prevalence in our study is lower than the national figure of 29%.

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Irish Healthcare staff- Smoking, training and activity in treatment of tobacco dependence -an online survey

Irish Healthcare staff- Smoking, training and activity in treatment of tobacco dependence -an online survey

Smoking Prevalence among Physicians: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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