The approach of smokers to the new tobacco law and the change in their behaviour

Atilla, Nurhan; Köksal, Nurhan; Özer, Ali; Kahraman, Hasan; Ekerbiçer, Hasan Çetin

doi:10.5578/tt.3549

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“…A total of 57% participants were highly motived to quit, 37% remained abstinent after 6 months and 23% reduced their cigarette consumption,43 indicating that cessation interventions in hospitality employees can be effective in influencing their smoking behaviour. Such changes in smoking behaviour may contribute to improve with the implementation of smoke-free laws, as smokers who manage to quit and reduce the number of cigarettes smoked are more likely to be strong supporters of the law and might feel more empowered to enforce it 44 45…”

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Factors that influence attitude and enforcement of the smoke-free law in Turkey: a survey of hospitality venue owners and employees

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Factors that influence attitude and enforcement of the smoke-free law in Turkey: a survey of hospitality venue owners and employees

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“…Atilla et al [30] found that smoking at home and in cars occurred at a frequency of 58.0% in their study of 1509 current smokers in Kahraman Maraş, a province located in the southern part of Turkey. Smoking inside homes increases the risk of passive smoking directly and inhabitants are closely faced with all of the associated risks.…”

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Factors Related to Smoking Status of Pregnant Women Aged 15-49 in Turkey

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Çağatay³

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(TDHS-2008) were used. A total of 423 pregnant women, accounting for 6% of married women aged 15-49 years in 2008, were interviewed in the study. Data use approval was obtained from the Hacettepe University Institute of Population Studies. resULTs:The prevalence of smoking among pregnant women was 11.4%. The frequency was higher (12.7%) among educated women than in those who were less educated (7.5%). Logistic regression analysis showed that the educational status of the pregnant women (OR=2.72; 95% CI=1.14-6.50) and smoking inside the home (OR=20.83; 95% CI=4.23-102.49) were statistically significantly associated with smoking status during pregnancy. Women at high risk age for pregnancy (below 18 years and above 35 years of age) smoked less frequently compared with the other age groups (OR=0.32; 95% CI=0.16-0.65).CoNCLUsIoN: Despite the health risks for both the baby and the mother, the prevalence of smoking during pregnancy was 11.4% in Turkey during 2008. Long term awareness and educational studies are needed to prevent pregnant women from this global risk. Key words: Smoking, pregnancy, prevalence INTrodUCTIoNSmoking is an important risk factor for morbidity and mortality in every individual irrespective of age. When an individual starts smoking, dependency develops due to nicotine [1]. Smoking during pregnancy carries many risks for both the women and the baby [2][3][4]. Low birth weight, preterm labour, neonatal mortality, and a decrease in breast milk production all show an increased risk associated with smoking [5,6]. Smoking during pregnancy is responsible for 5% of infant mortality, 10% of preterm labour and 30% of low birth weight cases [7].Data on smoking during pregnancy has shown that in previous years, the prevalence of smoking in pregnant women was about 20-45% worldwide [8]. In the United States of America (USA) the prevalence of smoking during pregnancy is reported to be about 22-34% [7,9,10].Recent research has revealed a decrease in smoking prevalence suggesting the necessity to continue research in this area in the future. For example, in a study conducted in Holland, smoking prevalence among pregnant women in 2001 and 2010 were evaluated and a 50% decrease by 2010 was detected. In the same study, smoking prevalence was higher among pregnant women with a low level of education than those with a higher level of education [11]. Ingall and Cropley stated that although pregnant women were aware of the health risks of smoking to the foetus, this knowledge did not provide sufficient motivation to quit smoking [12].In Turkey, actions on legislation about tobacco control has accelerated since 2008 [13]. "Smoke-free Turkey" efforts which started in 2009 have resulted in a decrease in smoking prevalence in recent years [14]. Turkish data from the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) indicates that smoking prevalence among individuals aged 15 years and over is 27% [15]. In countries where GATS is conducted, smoking prevalence in women of reproductive age varies between 0.4% (Egypt) and 30.8% (Russia) [...

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“…Evidence shows that the indoor smoking ban encouraged both the general community and some specific groups (such as teachers), to stop smoking or reduce their cigarette comsumption. [5][6][7][8] In Turkey, to our knowledge, no comparisons of smoking cessation rates in the periods before and after the enforcement of the new laws have been undertaken. Although, studies indicate that the smoking ban is supported by the community in general, 5,9 Turkish teachers' knowledge and positive attitude to smoking cessation has been found to be lacking, according to one publication.…”

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“…[5][6][7][8] In Turkey, to our knowledge, no comparisons of smoking cessation rates in the periods before and after the enforcement of the new laws have been undertaken. Although, studies indicate that the smoking ban is supported by the community in general, 5,9 Turkish teachers' knowledge and positive attitude to smoking cessation has been found to be lacking, according to one publication. 10 The present study was undertaken to discover the attitudes of teachers in Manisa towards smoke-free legislation, and investigate their smoking cessation rates in the periods before and after the enforcement of laws on tobacco use.…”

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“…4 The effects of legislation on the smoking habits of adults may be considered with respect to their smoking cessation rates. 5 The few Turkish studies that have investigated whether these tobacco-related laws have affected all layers of the population show a positive attitude towards the changes within Turkish society. Evidence shows that the indoor smoking ban encouraged both the general community and some specific groups (such as teachers), to stop smoking or reduce their cigarette comsumption.…”

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Effect of smoke-free legislation on smoking cessation rates in teachers in Manisa, Turkey

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Objective: This study investigated the attitudes of Turkish adults towards the ban on smoking in public areas and compared annual smoking cessation rates before (pre-2009) and after (post-2009) the ban became law, using data from a survey of teachers. Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was used to collect data from teachers in Manisa, Turkey. Annual smoking rates were calculated. Joinpoint regression analysis was used to identify when a significant change occurred in the annual smoking cessation rate. Results: Questionnaire response rate was 79.6% (579/727); 47.8% (277) of respondents were male. Smoking prevalence among men and women was 32.7% and 24.7%, respectively, and 97.3% of nonsmokers and 75.5% of current everyday smokers supported the law changes. Results of the Joinpoint analysis showed no significant change in annual smoking cessation rate between 2001-2002 and 2006-2007; but there were significant reductions in smoking rates between 2007-2008 and 2010-2011. Conclusions: Teachers in Turkey have a positive attitude to the law on smoking. The smoking cessation rate in teachers was significantly increased by changes in legislation.

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The approach of smokers to the new tobacco law and the change in their behaviour

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Factors that influence attitude and enforcement of the smoke-free law in Turkey: a survey of hospitality venue owners and employees

Factors that influence attitude and enforcement of the smoke-free law in Turkey: a survey of hospitality venue owners and employees

Factors Related to Smoking Status of Pregnant Women Aged 15-49 in Turkey

Effect of smoke-free legislation on smoking cessation rates in teachers in Manisa, Turkey

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