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The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Smoking Cessation Success

Burcu Kayhan Tetik1, Işılay Gedik Tekinemre2, Servet Taş3

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, Inonu University Medical Faculty, Malatya, Turkey. drburcukayhan@hotmail.com.

Journal of Community Health
|July 10, 2020
PubMed

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The coronavirus pandemic increased smoking cessation success rates. More counseling during the pandemic could further boost these public health efforts.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • The coronavirus pandemic began in December 2019, significantly impacting global health.
  • Smoking cessation clinics play a vital role in public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on smoking cessation.
  • To compare smoking cessation rates before and during the pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive study involving 357 patients from a smoking cessation clinic.
  • Patients who applied in 2018 were assessed for smoking cessation status in 2019 (pre-pandemic) and 2020 (during pandemic).
  • Data analyzed using SPSS 22, with p < 0.05 considered significant.

Main Results:

  • Smoking cessation rate after 1 year (pre-pandemic) was 23.7%.
  • Smoking cessation rate during the pandemic period was 31.1%.
  • A statistically significant increase in smoking cessation was observed during the pandemic (p < 0.001).

Conclusions:

  • The coronavirus pandemic period was associated with a higher rate of smoking cessation.
  • Increased counseling during the pandemic may enhance smoking cessation success.
  • Smoking cessation remains a critical public health issue requiring continued support.

Keywords:
COVİD 19SmokeSmoking cessation

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