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Pharmacists' role in smoking cessation.

E E Wilson, W A Tweed

    Canadian Pharmaceutical Journal
    |March 11, 1984
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    Pharmacists play a key role in smoking cessation programs. The "Time to Quit" initiative in Winnipeg demonstrated high public engagement with pharmacy-distributed self-help booklets.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Pharmaceutical Sciences
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • Smoking cessation remains a significant public health challenge.
    • Pharmacists possess valuable knowledge and are strategically positioned to disseminate health information.
    • Community pharmacies can serve as effective hubs for public health interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the role of community pharmacists in a smoking cessation program.
    • To assess the distribution and uptake of self-help smoking cessation materials through pharmacies.

    Main Methods:

    • A smoking cessation program, "Time to Quit," was piloted in Winnipeg.
    • Pharmacies acted as distribution centers for self-help booklets.
    • Data on booklet distribution and public pickup rates were collected.

    Main Results:

    • 82% of Winnipeg pharmacies received the "Time to Quit" booklets.
    • 93.5% of the distributed booklets were collected by the public.
    • Pharmacists had the option for further involvement in the anti-smoking campaign.

    Conclusions:

    • Community pharmacies are effective channels for delivering smoking cessation resources.
    • High public uptake indicates a demand for accessible smoking cessation support.
    • Pharmacists are vital in promoting public health initiatives like smoking cessation.

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