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    Nearly one-third of student nurses smoke, and most who want to quit attempt to do so alone. Health educators should promote healthy habits aligned with nursing

    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Public Health
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • Smoking remains a significant public health issue.
    • Student nurses' smoking behaviors are critical to understand for health promotion.
    • The nursing profession emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the smoking habits of student nurses.
    • To identify factors associated with smoking initiation, continuation, and cessation.
    • To inform targeted interventions for smoking cessation among nursing students.

    Main Methods:

    • A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection.
    • The study included 1,163 student nurses from 10 nursing schools in Buffalo, NY.
    • Data analyzed smoking prevalence, cessation attempts, and reasons for quitting.

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    Main Results:

    • Approximately 30% of student nurses were current smokers.
    • Over half of smokers desired to quit, with 81% having previously attempted cessation.
    • Common reasons for quitting included health concerns, cost savings, and social pressure.
    • Most cessation attempts were solitary and abrupt.
    • Knowledge of health consequences did not significantly correlate with smoking behavior.

    Conclusions:

    • A substantial proportion of student nurses smoke, highlighting a need for intervention.
    • Current cessation strategies appear largely self-directed and may be ineffective.
    • Health educators must encourage smoking cessation and align student practices with professional health promotion goals.