The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Nicotine Use: What Have We Learned?

Barrington‐Trimis, Jessica L.; Klemperer, Elias M.; Majmundar, Anuja; Harrell, Melissa B.

doi:10.1093/ntr/ntac265

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“…It was reported that higher levels of anxiety among patients may lead to increased tobacco consumption [38]. In another study, 18.5% of smokers reported lower cigarette consumption and 13.8% reported higher cigarette consumption following the pandemic [20]. One-third of smokers reported increased motivation to smoking cessation, mainly from fear of COVID-19-related complications.…”

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“…Numerous healthcare facilities, including outpatient clinics, were able to provide remote services only, for example, via phone. Several studies investigated changes in the use of different nicotine products caused by the COVID-19 pandemic [20]. It was reported that higher mortality from COVID-19 infection among smokers motivated many people to quit smoking [21].…”

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Effectiveness of a Smoking Cessation Program during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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The coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic has caused major obstacles for effective smoking cessation programs by significantly limiting access to healthcare. This cross-sectional analysis aimed to assess the effectiveness of a self-developed smoking cessation program during the pandemic. The program was based on remote lectures, educational interventions, and hybrid services provided by an outpatient clinic. We assessed 337 participants enrolled to the program between January 2019 and February 2022. Data on demographic characteristics, medical history, and smoking status at baseline and after at least 1-year follow-up were collected from medical records and a standardized self-developed questionnaire. Participants were classified into two groups according to their current smoking status. The smoking cessation rate at 1 year was 37% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 31–42%). Major predictors of smoking cessation were the place of residence, ability to refrain from smoking during severe illness, and the number of cigarettes smoked per day. The proportion of participants with high levels of nicotine dependence at baseline was 40.8% (95% CI: 34.5–47.5%) vs. 29.1% (95% CI: 23.4–35.5%) after the program. In the group that did not quit smoking, there were more participants who smoked within 5 min after waking up than before the program (40.4% [95% CI: 34.0–47.1%] vs. 25.4% [95% CI: 19.9–31.6%]). Effective smoking cessation interventions can be performed using remote counseling and education.

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Effectiveness of a Smoking Cessation Program during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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“…[74][75][76][77][78][79] The results of this current study complement these previous findings. [67][68][69][70][71][72][73][74][75][76][77][78][79] Possible explanations for an increase in smoking frequency rather than a decrease included responding to pandemic-induced stress by increasing smoking frequency, 75 no restrictions against smoking while teleworking 74 or being bored due to self-isolation. 77,80 In terms of mental health, the COVID-19 pandemic caused a negative effect on people's mental health and emotions, such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use disorder, confusion and anger.…”

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“…Patients with COVID-19 who smoked tended to suffer with greater severity and had a greater risk of mortality. 68 – 73 Globally, many current smokers understand this risk and want to reduce their smoking frequency or quit smoking. However, previous studies reported that more current smokers had increased their smoking during the COVID-19 pandemic.…”

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“… 74 – 79 The results of this current study complement these previous findings. 67 – 79 Possible explanations for an increase in smoking frequency rather than a decrease included responding to pandemic-induced stress by increasing smoking frequency, 75 no restrictions against smoking while teleworking 74 or being bored due to self-isolation. 77 , 80 …”

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Changes in lifestyle-related behaviour during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan: a questionnaire survey for examinees who underwent an annual health check-up

Masuko

Yamamoto

et al. 2023

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Objective To investigate the effect of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on lifestyle behaviour and clinical data in a population who underwent an annual health check-up in Tokyo, Japan. Methods A self-report questionnaire was completed regarding changes in their physical activities, diet, alcohol intake, smoking and mental stress. For those recommended to undergo further examination or treatment, their intention to do so was also questioned. The clinical results of the check-ups across three different periods (before and during the pandemic and survey period) were statistically compared. Results During the survey period, 838 examinees responded. While physical activities decreased due to teleworking, changes in food intake and dietary patterns were varied. Furthermore, changes in mental stress were also diverse. As for the intention to undergo further clinical examination or treatment, 23.5% answered that they thought they would wait until the government lifted the state of emergency or the pandemic subsided. Compared with before the pandemic, diastolic blood pressure, liver function, kidney function and bone density tended to deteriorate. Conclusions The COVID-19 pandemic affected the lifestyle of the current study population. To prepare for future outbreaks, real-world information should be collected and shared so that effective measures for health promotion can be developed.

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