scholarly journals Does smoking reduction make smokers happier? Evidence from a cross-sectional survey

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Beard ◽  
Jamie Brown ◽  
Robert West
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Harm Reduction ◽  
Replacement Therapy ◽  
Nicotine Replacement Therapy ◽  
Clinical Excellence ◽  
Smoking Reduction ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nicotine Replacement ◽  
The Uk

Objectives: Stopping smoking leads to greater happiness and life satisfaction. This raises the question as to whether harm reduction, i.e. smoking reduction (SR) and the use of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) for SR, might lead to a similar benefit. This is of importance, given that the National Institute of Clinical Excellence in the UK is due to release guidance on harm reduction in 2013.Design: Data were collected from 1,532 smokers involved in the Smoking Toolkit Study.Method: Participants were asked if they were cutting down and if they were using Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). Smokers also rated happiness and life satisfaction.Results: There was no evidence of an association between SR or use of NRT for SR and either reported ‘happiness’ or ‘life satisfaction’. Nor was there an association between measures of ‘happiness’ or ‘life satisfaction’ and cigarette consumption.Conclusion: It appears that SR is not associated with mental health benefits. This suggests that complete cessation may be necessary for benefits to be incurred. Prospective studies are necessary to confirm these findings.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PERCEPTION OF POST-GRADUATES AND INTERNS OF A MEDICAL INSTITUTION TOWARDS NICOTINE REPLACEMENT THERAPY: A CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY IN BANGALORE CITY, KARNATAKA

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Subodh Kumar ◽  
Prasanna Kumar Y S ◽  
Padma K Bhat ◽  
Karishma S. Halageri ◽  
Rajkumari Surbala Devi
Keyword(s):  
Replacement Therapy ◽  
Nicotine Replacement Therapy ◽  
Medical Institution ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Detailed Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nicotine Replacement ◽  
Academic Curriculum ◽  
Bangalore City

TITLE: - Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Post-graduates and Interns of a medical institution towards Nicotine Replacement Therapy: A cross-sectional survey in Bangalore city, Karnataka. AIMS & OBJECTIVE: The main objective of this survey was to assess knowledge, attitude and practices of post-graduates and interns of a medical institution towards nicotine replacement therapy and provide baseline data for future research towards nicotine replacement therapy. METHODOLOGY: A descriptive cross‑sectional survey was carried over a period of 3 months among 200 Post-graduates and Interns from Rajarajeswari Medical College & Hospital in Bangalore, Karnataka. Data was collected using a 24‑item closed ended self-administered questionnaire, subdivided into four (categories:-demographic details, assessment of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) knowledge, assessment of attitude, assessment of practice and barriers. Data was subjected to statistical analysis). RESULT:-Among the 200 participants, 91.5% of the students had heard about NRT, 52% (n=104) of the participant knew about the different forms of delivering NRT. More than one half of the participants 67% (n=134) of the participants were not aware of the duration of use of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)nearly 93.7% of the participant were unaware about the dosage of NRT. This was statistically significant as per obtained (p<0.001*).About 73.5% (n=145) of the participants were not aware about the side-effects of NRT. The attitude towards nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) should be included in the present academic curriculum is positive as 87% (n=174) responding it should include in the academic curriculum. This was statistically significant as per obtained (p<0.001*). CONCLUSION:- The results indicates that lack of detailed knowledge regarding nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) reduces the chance of practicing inspite of having a positive attitude among institutionally attached health practitioners. It is recommended to have training programme on tobacco cessation counselling among medical professions.

scholarly journals Practitioners’ Views on Nicotine Replacement Therapy in Pregnancy during Lapse and for Harm Reduction: A Qualitative Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (23) ◽  
pp. 4791
Author(s):  
Ross Thomson ◽  
Lisa McDaid ◽  
Joanne Emery ◽  
Lucy Phillips ◽  
Felix Naughton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Harm Reduction ◽  
Replacement Therapy ◽  
Nicotine Replacement Therapy ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Nicotine Replacement ◽  
Social Ecological ◽  
Pregnant Smokers ◽  
Stop Smoking Services ◽  
The Uk

Many countries, including the UK, recommend nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) for smoking cessation during pregnancy. However, adherence to NRT is generally low, smoking lapse or relapse is common and using NRT to reduce the harm from the number of cigarettes smoked is only advocated in non-pregnant smokers. Two focus groups were conducted with 13 professionals involved in antenatal stop smoking services (SSS). The data were analysed thematically. Two themes were extracted that describe health professionals’ attitudes towards using NRT either during lapses or to reduce smoking in women who cannot quit (harm reduction). These are presented around a social–ecological framework describing three hierarchical levels of influence within smoking cessation support: (1) Organizational: providing NRT during lapses could be expensive for SSS though harm reduction could result in services helping a wider range of clients. (2) Interpersonal: participants felt using NRT for harm reduction was not compatible with cessation-orientated messages practitioners conveyed to clients. (3) Individual: practitioners’ advice regarding using NRT during smoking lapses varied; many were generally uncomfortable about concurrent smoking and NRT use and had strong reservations about recommending NRT when smoking during all but the briefest lapses. Further evidence is required to guide policy and practice.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Implementation of Pharmacists’ Prescriptive Authority to Furnish Hormonal Contraceptives, Naloxone, and Nicotine Replacement Therapy in California

2021 ◽  
pp. 16-20
Author(s):  
Janet Petrosyan ◽  
Tina Tchalikian ◽  
Alicia O'Connor ◽  
Juliana Avakeretyan ◽  
Marina Dykhne
Keyword(s):  
Replacement Therapy ◽  
Nicotine Replacement Therapy ◽  
Scope Of Practice ◽  
Hormonal Contraceptives ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nicotine Replacement ◽  
Prescriptive Authority ◽  
Senate Bill ◽  
Barriers To Implementation

Background California State Board of Pharmacy passed Senate Bill 493 authorizing pharmacists to furnish self-administered hormonal contraceptives, nicotine replacement products, and naloxone. Although California Senate Bill 493 expanded pharmacists’ scope of practice, limited implementation persists. Objective The objectives of this study were to assess the implementation of pharmacists’ prescriptive authority to furnish hormonal contraceptives, naloxone, and NRT in California as allowed by the Board of Pharmacy and availability of these services to patients in order to facilitate the development of strategies to expand them. The objective of the first part was to investigate reported awareness and barriers to implementation of services, while the second part was to report actual implementation rates. Methods This was an IRB-approved two-part cross-sectional survey that explored factors that may be associated with the limited implementation of the expanded scope of practice services. Results The two-part study had a total of 389 respondents. In the first part of the study, there were a total of 84 respondents. The majority reported that they were aware that pharmacists have the authority to furnish hormonal contraceptives, naloxone, and NRT, but services were limited. In the second part of the study, there were a total of 305 respondents, each responding to questions addressing only one of the three services: hormonal contraceptives (104 respondents), naloxone (101 respondents), and NRT (100 respondents). Within those subgroups, 19% of the respondents stated they offer hormonal contraceptives, 10% offer NRT, and 84% offer naloxone. Conclusion The results of the two-part study suggested that pharmacists’ authority to furnish these services were limited, thus patients’ access to these services were also limited.

scholarly journals Motivasi Berhenti Merokok pada Perokok Dewasa Muda Berdasarkan Transtheoretical Model (TTM)

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
Esti Rossa Larasati ◽  
Wita Saraswati ◽  
Henny Utami Setiawan ◽  
Silda Sabila Rahma ◽  
Agustina Gianina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Replacement Therapy ◽  
Nicotine Replacement Therapy ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nicotine Replacement

Pendahuluan: Merokok telah diketahui menjadi faktor resiko banyak penyakit dan kematian. Meskipun demikian, terdapat peningkatan prevalensi perokok berusia muda. Intervensi untuk meningkatkan angka berhenti merokok diharapkan efektif dilakukan. Desain intervensi tersebut dapat dipengaruhi oleh seberapa tinggi motivasi berhenti merokok. Tujuan: Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengidentifikasi motivasi seseorang untuk berhenti merokok berdasarkan Transtheoretical Model (TTM), untuk menentukan hubungan faktor demografi dan pengetahuan rokok terhadap motivasi berhenti merokok, dan menemukan faktor-faktor yang membedakan motivasi untuk berhenti merokok. Metode: Penelitian ini dilakukan di sekitar kampus B Universitas Airlangga pada September 2018 menggunakan metode survei, rancangan studi cross-sectional dengan teknik accidental sampling. Responden dalam penelitian ini merupakan perokok berusia 17 - 25 tahun (n = 162). Hasil: Dari hasil analisis data diperoleh bahwa tingkat motivasi tertinggi terdapat pada tahap kontemplasi yaitu sebanyak 38,9% (62 responden). Tahap kontemplasi adalah tahap dimana seseorang masih berstatus sebagai perokok aktif, tetapi sudah berkeinginan untuk berhenti merokok dalam 6 bulan ke depan, sehingga masih memiliki kecenderungan untuk membatalkan keinginan berhenti merokok. Profil demografi, seperti uang saku, jumlah teman merokok dan keberadaan perokok di rumah responden tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap tingkat motivasi berhenti merokok. Pengetahuan dan intensitas merokok berpengaruh signifikan terhadap motivasi berhenti merokok. Terdapat korelasi antara pengeluaran untuk merokok dan jumlah batang rokok per hari dengan motivasi berhenti merokok (p = 0,000). Kesimpulan: Promosi kesehatan terkait berhenti merokok yang berfokus di kalangan remaja sangat perlu dilakukan. Intervensi yang dapat dilakukan untuk perokok pada tahap kontemplasi adalah mengadakan penyuluhan tentang bahaya merokok dan pemberian informasi adanya NRT (Nicotine Replacement Therapy).

scholarly journals Associations between vaping and relapse to smoking: preliminary findings from a longitudinal survey in the UK

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonie S. Brose ◽  
Julia Bowen ◽  
Ann McNeill ◽  
Timea R. Partos
Keyword(s):  
Replacement Therapy ◽  
Nicotine Replacement Therapy ◽  
Longitudinal Survey ◽  
Nicotine Replacement ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Quit Smoking ◽  
Clear Association ◽  
Device Type ◽  
The Uk

Abstract Background Most smokers attempting to quit relapse. There is little evidence whether the use of e-cigarettes (‘vaping’) increases or decreases relapse. This study aimed to assess 1) whether vaping predicted relapse among ex-smokers, and 2) among ex-smokers who vaped, whether vaping characteristics predicted relapse. Methods Longitudinal web-based survey of smokers, recent ex-smokers and vapers in the UK, baseline in May/June 2016 (n = 3334), follow-up in September 2017 (n = 1720). Those abstinent from smoking ≥ 2 months at baseline and followed up were included. Aim 1: Relapse during follow-up was regressed onto baseline vaping status, age, gender, income, nicotine replacement therapy use and time quit smoking (n = 374). Aim 2: Relapse was regressed onto baseline vaping frequency, device type, nicotine strength and time quit smoking (n = 159). Results Overall, 39.6% relapsed. Compared with never use (35.9%), past/ever (45.9%; adjOR = 1.13; 95% CI, 0.61–2.07) and daily vaping (34.5%; adjOR = 0.61; 95% CI, 0.61–1.89) had similar odds of relapse, for non-daily vaping evidence of increased relapse was inconclusive (65.0%; adjOR = 2.45; 95% CI, 0.85–7.08). Among vapers, non-daily vaping was associated with higher relapse than daily vaping (adjOR = 3.88; 95% CI, 1.10–13.62). Compared with modular devices (18.9% relapse), tank models (45.6%; adjOR = 3.63; 95% CI, 1.33–9.95) were associated with increased relapse; evidence was unclear for disposable/cartridge refillable devices (41.9%; adjOR = 2.83; 95% CI, 0.90–8.95). Nicotine strength had no clear association with relapse. Conclusion Relapse to smoking is likely to be more common among ex-smokers vaping infrequently or using less advanced devices. Research into the effects of vaping on relapse needs to consider vaping characteristics.

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