scholarly journals Sex Differences in Use of Smoking Cessation Services and Resources: A Real-World Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 1179173X2090150
Author(s):  
Navitha Jayakumar ◽  
Michael Chaiton ◽  
Bo Zhang ◽  
Peter Selby ◽  
Robert Schwartz
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Sex Differences ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Nicotine Patch ◽  
Alternative Methods ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Smoking Cessation Services ◽  
Men Health

Objectives: Smoking cessation interventions with sex considerations have been found to effectively increase cessation rates. However, evidence is limited and weak. This study examined sex differences in the use of smoking cessation services or resources among Ontario adults. Methods: Data are from the Smokers’ Panel, an ongoing online survey of Ontario adult smokers and recent quitters. The analysis included 1009 male and 1765 female participants. Bivariate analysis was used to examine differences in sociodemographic characteristics and smoking-related variables by use of cessation services/resources. Logistic regression was then used to identify sociodemographic characteristics and smoking-related variables associated with the use of cessation services/resources. Results: The analysis shows that there were significant sex differences in the use of individual interventions. Female participants were more likely to use nicotine patch (63% vs 58%; adjusted odds ratio, AOR: 1.39, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.16-1.67), varenicline (29% vs 24%; AOR: 1.37, 95% CI: 1.13-1.66), Smokers’ Helpline phone (14% vs 10%; AOR: 1.39, 95% CI: 1.07-1.79), Smokers’ Helpline online (27% vs 21%; AOR 1.43, 95% CI: 1.18-1.74), self-help materials (23% vs 16%; AOR: 1.81 95% CI: 1.46-2.26), and alternative methods (23% vs 19%; AOR: 1.40, 95% CI: 1.14-1.73) compared with male participants, after adjusting for covariates. Conclusion: Consistent with other findings, the study shows sex differences in the use of smoking cessation services or resources among adult smokers. Women are more likely to use recommended cessation resources such as nicotine patch, varenicline, and Smokers’ Helpline than men. Health professionals should use this increased willingness to help female smokers quit. However, men may be underserved and more men-specific interventions need to be developed and evaluated.

scholarly journals Smoking cessation counselling practices of family physicians in Jordan

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mousa Abdullah Alomari ◽  
Yousef Saleh Khader ◽  
Ali Shakir Dauod ◽  
Khaled Adel Abu-Hammour ◽  
Adi Harbi Khassawneh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Nicotine Patch ◽  
Family Physicians ◽  
Smoking Cessation Counselling ◽  
Quit Smoking ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Stop Smoking ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Objectives: To assess the smoking cessation counselling practices of family physicians in Jordan and assess their perception about the availability of smoking cessation resources and about the barriers to effective smoking cessation practices. Methods: A pre-structured questionnaire was distributed to 124 family physicians practicing in teaching and Ministry of Health medical centres in Jordan. All participants were asked about their smoking cessation practices and about the barriers to effective smoking cessation practices. Results: Only 39.8% reported that they assess the willingness of the patients to quit smoking and 28.2% reported that they discuss counselling options with smokers. Considerably fewer percentages of physicians reported that they prepare their patients for withdrawal symptoms (11.6%), discuss pharmacotherapies (4.9%), describe a nicotine patch (5.0%), and provide patients with self-help materials (6.7%). The two factors cited most often by physicians as significant barriers to smoking cessation counselling were lack or too few available cessation programmes (90.3%) and limited training for physicians on tobacco and cessation interventions (90.3%). Conclusion: While a high proportion of Jordanian family physicians reported that they usually ask patients about smoking status and advise them to stop smoking, they do not regularly provide extensive assistance to help their patients to quit smoking. Lack or too few available cessation programmes and limited training for physicians on smoking cessation interventions were identified as the two major barriers to effective smoking cessation counselling.

Canadian Adolescents’ Internalized Symptoms in Pandemic Times: Sex Differences and Association with Sociodemographic Characteristics, Confinement Habits, and Support

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristel Tardif-Grenier ◽  
Isabelle Archambault ◽  
Véronique Dupéré ◽  
Amy Marks ◽  
Elizabeth Olivier
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Sex Differences ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Internalized Symptoms

Abstract Background Adolescents, especially girls, are more at risk of developing anxiety and depression symptoms and it can be assumed that the stress and social isolation experienced during confinement has had negative consequences on adolescents’ mental health. However, not all of them experienced confinement in the same way. This study is aimed at determining which sociodemographic characteristics (age, family composition, achievement), confinement habits (schedule, new hobby, sleep duration, cellphone and computer use, sports, schoolwork), and sources of support (parents and teachers) are associated with more or less internalized symptoms (anxiety and depression) in Canadian adolescents. Given the increased vulnerability of girls, the results take gender into account. Methods Between April 8 and 30 (2020) and through an online survey, 895 Canadian adolescents (74% girls) aged between 12 and 17 years (M = 14.73) were recruited. Path analysis was performed to identify significant associations between sociodemographic characteristics, confinement habits, and support variables with internalized symptoms. Independent samples t-tests and invariance tests were conducted to compare boys and girls. Data was analyzed with Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 27 and Mplus8. Results Certain confinement habits (time spent using cellphones, doing sports and schoolwork, finding a new hobby) and support (parents working outside the home) variables were significantly and negatively associated with anxiety and/or depressive symptoms. Regarding the sex differences, girls had higher levels of anxiety and depression symptoms, used their cellphones more, while boys used their computers more. Only the association between sleep duration and physical symptoms of anxiety significantly differed between boys and girls. However, it was not significant for both groups. Conclusions The results of this study help to better understand the experience of adolescents in confinement and how it is different for boys and girls. It sheds light on the characteristics and habits likely to characterize those who are more at risk of experiencing distress and thus make it possible to better support adolescents during this difficult period.

Nicotine patch and self-help video for cigarette smoking cessation.

1997 ◽  
Vol 65 (4) ◽  
pp. 663-672 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joel D. Killen ◽  
Stephen P. Fortmann ◽  
Laurie Davis ◽  
Ann Varady
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Nicotine Patch ◽  
Self Help

scholarly journals The Potential Enhancement of the Smoking Cessation Aid Called ‘Quit-Calendar’ for ‘Quit-For-King’ Project (Phase I)

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Smoking Cessation Services ◽  
Health Promoting Hospital ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Set Up

Background: Quit-For-King Project has launched from 2016 to 2019. The campaign activities, treatment &counseling, and public health network are required. Quit-Calendar was considered as a cessation aid for this project. It aimed to provide a useful reminder for smokers to specify their quit dates, learn some self-help guides, and receive pharmacological assistance. Methods: It is a cross-sectional descriptive study. One-hundred and thirty three Health promoting hospital (HPH) staff from SriSa-Ket province underwent ‘Quit-Calendar training programs included, knowledge and skills of counseling, pharmacotherapy, and steps of using Quit-Calendar. Information related to smoking cessation services at primary care units (HPH). Descriptivestatistical analysis was implemented. Results: Totally, there were 177 HPH participants enrolled to the training program. The majority was females (7.3%), have already opened smoking cessation services (93.4%) with mainly 1 to 3 year working experience (63.3%). Noticeably, smoking cessation services were mainly set up at outpatient clinics (89.8%). Most common smoking cessation services include lifestyle modification (98.4%). Regarding health policies in Sri-Sa-Ket province, only 5A counseling with ‘cold turkey’ technique, and herbal medicines were provided for the patients. Interestingly, the majority of quitters were monitored by public health volunteers who met them regularly (85.36%) not healthcare provider at the hospitals. The success keys included, the readiness of quitter, followed by clear and supportive policies and family members consecutively (38.64, 32.95, 21.59%). Conclusion: Quit-Calendar was successfully modified. Quit-Calendar was comprised into ‘Quit-For-King’ Project to enhance the success of quit rates (phase II). The preparations of HPH staff were also conducted. Further investigations of its effectiveness, users’ satisfaction and limitations of the calendar will be performed.

Stuttering-Related Podcasts: Audio-Based Self-Help for People Who Stutter

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 1131-1138
Author(s):  
Lauren E. Dignazio ◽  
Megan M. Kenny ◽  
Erik X. Raj ◽  
Kyle D. Pelkey
Keyword(s):  
Support Groups ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Group Leaders ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Group Members

Purpose It is known that people who stutter (PWS) benefit from self-help experiences, such as attending support groups or conferences. However, limited research has been done to explore the listening of stuttering-related podcasts as a form of self-help for PWS. This study seeks to understand the reasons why PWS listen to stuttering-related podcasts and provide descriptions of their listening experiences. Method Thirty-three PWS who have listened to stuttering-related podcasts were recruited to participate in an online survey that included multiple-choice and open-ended questions. Responses were analyzed and grouped into descriptive themes. Results Participants reported listening to stuttering-related podcasts as a way to gain information and perspective. They also reported experiences that fit themes of empowerment and camaraderie, as a result of listening. Conclusions Stuttering-related podcasts seem to be a positive self-help tool for PWS. Stuttering support group leaders and/or speech-language pathologists may consider introducing their group members or clients who stutter to this type of audio-based self-help experience.

scholarly journals Avoidance of Healthcare Utilization in South Korea during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (8) ◽  
pp. 4363
Author(s):  
Minjung Lee ◽  
Myoungsoon You
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Healthcare Utilization ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
First Case ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Health Related

Avoidance of healthcare utilization among the general population during pandemic outbreaks has been observed and it can lead to a negative impact on population health. The object of this study is to examine the influence of socio-demographic and health-related factors on the avoidance of healthcare utilization during the global outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in 2020. Data were collected through an online survey four weeks after the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) confirmed the first case in South Korea; 1000 subjects were included in the analysis. The logit model for regression was used to analyze the associations between sociodemographic and health-related factors regarding the avoidance of healthcare utilization. Among the participants, 73.2% avoided healthcare utilization, and there was no significant difference in the prevalence of healthcare avoidance between groups with (72.0%) and without (74.9%) an underlying disease. Sociodemographic characteristics (e.g., gender, age, income level, and residential area) were related to healthcare avoidance. Among the investigated influencing factors, residential areas highly affected by COVID-19 (i.e., Daegu/Gyeoungbuk region) had the most significant effect on healthcare avoidance. This study found a high prevalence of healthcare avoidance among the general population who under-utilized healthcare resources during the COVID-19 outbreak. However, the results reveal that not all societal groups share the burden of healthcare avoidance equally, with it disproportionately affecting those with certain sociodemographic characteristics. This study can inform healthcare under-utilization patterns during emerging infectious disease outbreaks and provide information to public health emergency management for implementing strategies necessary to improve the preparedness of the healthcare system.

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