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[Smoking among nursing students in Catalonia: knowledge, attitudes and practice]
A Heras Tébar1, C García Sanchón, M C Hernández López
1Institut Municipal de la Salut, Ajuntament de Barcelona.
Gaceta Sanitaria
|April 2, 1998
Summary
The study found a high prevalence of tobaccoism among nursing students in Catalonia, with nearly 40% smoking. Many students also felt inadequately prepared to advise patients on smoking cessation.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nursing Education
- Tobacco Control
Context:
- Tobaccoism remains a significant public health concern, particularly within healthcare professional training.
- Understanding smoking prevalence and attitudes among future nurses is crucial for effective tobacco cessation strategies.
Purpose:
- To determine the prevalence and characteristics of tobaccoism among nursing university students in Catalonia.
- To assess nursing students' attitudes and knowledge regarding tobaccoism and smoking cessation.
Summary:
- A cross-sectional study surveyed 904 nursing students in Catalonia regarding tobacco use.
- The overall prevalence of smoking was 38.7%, with higher rates observed in students over 24 years old.
- Significant differences in attitudes towards tobacco were found between smokers and non-smokers, and 32% of third-year students lacked confidence in providing anti-tobacco advice.
Impact:
- Findings indicate a smoking prevalence exceeding 30%, surpassing established health plan objectives for nursing professionals by 2000.
- Highlights the need for enhanced tobacco prevention and cessation education within nursing curricula.
- Informs public health policy and educational strategies to address smoking among healthcare students.