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Smoking behavior among coronary heart disease patients in Jordan: a model from a developing country

Nesrin N Abu-Baker1, Linda Haddad, Omar Mayyas

  • 1School of Nursing, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, Jordan. nesrin@just.edu.jo

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|July 10, 2010
PubMed

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Many Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) patients continue smoking after diagnosis due to lack of motivation and craving. The study highlights the need for intensive smoking cessation programs in Jordan.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is a significant health concern.
  • Smoking is a major risk factor for CHD.
  • Effective smoking cessation strategies are crucial for CHD patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare smoking prevalence before and after CHD diagnosis.
  • To identify barriers to smoking cessation in CHD patients.
  • To explore demographic factors influencing smoking behaviors.

Main Methods:

  • A convenient sample of 300 CHD patients was recruited from cardiac outpatient clinics.
  • Smoking status (nonsmoker, former smoker, current smoker) was assessed before and after diagnosis.
  • Reasons for not quitting and sources of cessation advice were collected.

Main Results:

  • Before CHD diagnosis, 48.3% of participants were current smokers.
  • After diagnosis, only 29.7% quit, while 60.7% continued smoking.
  • Lack of inclination (25.6%) and craving (25%) were primary cessation barriers; doctors were key motivators (19.0%).

Conclusions:

  • A high percentage of CHD patients persist in smoking post-diagnosis.
  • Current smoking cessation interventions in Jordan may be insufficient.
  • Systematic, intensive smoking cessation programs are needed for CHD patients.

Keywords:
Jordancoronary heart diseasepersistent smokerquitter smokersmoking cessation

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