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Smoking among US nurses is prevalent, with factors like work stress contributing. Quitting smoking improves nurse health and reduces secondhand smoke exposure for others. Nurses can educate patients on smoking cessation benefits.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Public Health
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Nurses face numerous occupational hazards, with smoking being a significant concern.
  • Exposure to active smoking and secondhand smoke (SHS) poses risks to immune function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the prevalence of smoking among nurses in the United States.
  • To explore the reasons behind smoking behavior in nurses.
  • To examine the effects of smoking and SHS on the immune system.

Main Methods:

  • A state-of-the-art literature review was conducted.
  • Data on smoking prevalence and risk factors among nurses were analyzed.
  • Research on the immunological effects of active smoking and SHS was synthesized.

Main Results:

  • Smoking prevalence among US nurses ranges from 7.9% to 12%.
  • High work stress, poor work environment, shift work, and peer influence are identified as major risk factors.
  • Both active smoking and SHS exposure negatively impact immune function.

Conclusions:

  • Smoking cessation improves the health of rehabilitation nurses.
  • Nurses who quit smoking reduce SHS exposure for non-smokers.
  • Rehabilitation nurses should educate patients on the immunological benefits of smoking cessation to support nurse-led programs.