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Smoking among health professionals

A Bener1, J Gomes, J A Anderson

  • 1Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain.

Medical Education
|March 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

A study found that 43.7% of male health professionals and 5.6% of female health professionals in Al-Ain, UAE, were current smokers. Most health professionals recognized smoking

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Smoking remains a significant public health concern globally.
  • Understanding smoking prevalence among healthcare professionals is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • Previous research indicates varying smoking rates among health professionals across different regions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of smoking among health professionals in Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates.
  • To assess health professionals' awareness of smoking-related health risks.
  • To identify factors influencing smoking behavior and cessation among this population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional prospective study conducted from December 1991 to November 1992.
  • Involved 300 health professionals (doctors, specialists, pharmacists, dentists) in Al-Ain.
  • Utilized self-administered questionnaires adapted from the World Health Organization standard.

Main Results:

  • Out of 268 respondents, 43.7% of men and 5.6% of women were current smokers.
  • Health professionals were aware of major smoking risks (lung cancer, heart disease) but less so for others (bladder cancer, neonatal death).
  • Smokers counseled patients less frequently; 83.6% desired specific training for smoking cessation counseling.

Conclusions:

  • Significant smoking prevalence exists among health professionals in Al-Ain, particularly among men.
  • Awareness of some smoking-related risks is high, but gaps exist, impacting patient counseling.
  • Interventions should focus on training for cessation counseling and implementing public health strategies like advertising bans and restrictions on public smoking.

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