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Nurses' smoking behaviour related to cessation practice.

Paul Slater1, Gerard McElwee, Paul Fleming

  • 1Royal Group of Hospitals, Belfast, North Ireland.

Nursing Times
|May 23, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Smoking prevalence among nurses mirrors the general population. However, nurses who smoke are less motivated and effective in providing smoking cessation support and training.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Research
  • Public Health
  • Tobacco Control

Background:

  • Smoking remains a significant public health concern.
  • Healthcare professionals, including nurses, play a crucial role in smoking cessation interventions.
  • Understanding nurses' smoking behaviors and attitudes is vital for effective patient support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess smoking behaviors, knowledge, and attitudes among nurses.
  • To evaluate nurses' willingness to offer smoking cessation support.
  • To determine the accessibility and demand for smoking cessation training for nurses.

Main Methods:

  • A postal questionnaire survey was administered to a randomized sample of 1,074 qualified nurses across various sectors and specialties.
  • Four focus groups were conducted before and after the survey to gather qualitative insights.

Main Results:

  • Smoking prevalence among nurses (26% smokers) is comparable to the general female population.
  • Nurses who smoke reported lower self-efficacy in assisting patients with smoking cessation and perceived themselves as less effective role models.
  • A majority of nurses acknowledged their responsibility in supporting patients who wish to quit smoking.

Conclusions:

  • Nurses' smoking status significantly influences their motivation and attitudes towards providing smoking cessation support.
  • Nurses who smoke are less likely to have received or desire further training in smoking cessation.
  • Addressing nurses' own smoking behaviors and attitudes is critical for enhancing their role in tobacco control and health promotion.

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