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  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Smoking cessation programs are crucial for healthcare professionals.
  • Nurses face unique workplace challenges that can impact smoking cessation.
  • Internet-based interventions offer accessible support for smoking cessation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of Nurses QuitNet, an internet-based smoking cessation program, for nurses.
  • To assess quit attempts at 3, 6, and 12 months post-program use.
  • To identify demographic, professional, and smoking-related factors associated with smoking status and quitting success.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from 246 nurses who responded to follow-up emails.
  • Assessment of quit attempts, quit methods, barriers, and facilitators.
  • Correlation of website usage time with smoking cessation outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Quit rates among respondents were 43% at 3 months, 45% at 6 months, and 53% at 12 months.
  • Increased time spent on the Nurses QuitNet website correlated with higher success in quitting.
  • Key barriers included lack of colleague support and workplace stress; facilitators included smoke-free policies and workplace cessation services.

Conclusions:

  • Nurses QuitNet shows potential as an effective tool for supporting nurses' smoking cessation efforts.
  • Workplace environment and support systems are critical factors influencing nurses' ability to quit smoking.
  • Targeted interventions addressing workplace barriers and leveraging facilitators can enhance smoking cessation outcomes for nurses.