Promoting smoking cessation among nursing students: how faculty can help
1Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Connecticut, USA. anne.durkin@quinnipiac.edu
Nursing Education Perspectives
|June 15, 2007
Summary
Cigarette smoking is a significant health concern, particularly among young adults and college students. This article reviews research on smoking prevalence in nursing students and discusses interventions for smoking cessation, encouraging nurse faculty leadership.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nursing Research
- Health Behavior
Background:
- Cigarette smoking presents a major public health challenge in the United States.
- Prevalence rates indicate over 25% of young adults (18-24) smoke, with a notable increase among college students.
- Smoking among nursing students is a well-documented issue globally.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of existing research on smoking behaviors among nursing students.
- To discuss effective interventions aimed at promoting smoking cessation within this demographic.
- To highlight the crucial role of nurse faculty in leading cessation initiatives.
Main Methods:
- Literature review synthesizing findings from national and international studies on nursing student smoking.
- Analysis of reported smoking prevalence and related factors.
- Exploration of evidence-based smoking cessation strategies.
Main Results:
- Significant prevalence of cigarette smoking exists among nursing students.
- Research indicates a need for targeted interventions within nursing education programs.
- Nurse faculty engagement is identified as a key factor for successful cessation.
Conclusions:
- Addressing smoking among nursing students is critical for public health and the future nursing workforce.
- Implementing comprehensive smoking cessation programs in nursing schools is recommended.
- Nurse faculty should actively champion and lead smoking cessation efforts to improve student and public health outcomes.
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