scholarly journals A study of prevalence of tobacco use and related factors among medical students as per the Global Health Professions Student Survey protocol

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 2243
Author(s):  
Manmohan Brar ◽  
Neha Chaudhary ◽  
T. S. Ramakrishnan ◽  
Avneet Randhawa
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Global Health ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Health Professions ◽  
Smoking Ban ◽  
Student Survey ◽  
Public Places ◽  
Professional Students ◽  
And Training

Background: Physicians who smoke are less likely to ask patients about their smoking and initiate cessation interventions. Hence it is important to study the prevalence of tobacco use, attitude and training of health professional students. Objectives were to study prevalence and attitudes towards tobacco use and training related to tobacco cessation.Methods: Armed Forces Medical college-based cross-sectional survey by anonymous, self-administered questionnaire as per Global Health Professions Student Survey (GHPSS) was conducted. Data was compiled and analyzed for various variables as per the GHPSS questionnaire.Results: Forty-two percent of the students had ever smoked cigarettes and 24% were current smokers. Nearly one in five had tried their first cigarette before 20 years of age. Male gender was associated with smoking. There is a significant association between not smoking and support for smoking ban in public places. Almost all the respondents (98.1%) thought smoking should be banned in all enclosed public places. In light of 20.6% of all respondents who smoked in college buildings during past this year indicated a gap between their knowledge, attitude and behavior. There was a strong desire to quit smoking but only 42% reported receiving help/ advice to stop smoking. Only one in ten reported receiving formal training in smoking cessation techniques.Conclusions: The fight against tobacco can get a boost through interventions aimed at health care professional students. Active Interventions should be made to address smoking issues among medical students. Skill based medical school curriculum should incorporate and emphasize on acquiring effective smoking cessation skills.

scholarly journals Tobacco use among medical students in Europe: Results of a multicentre study using the Global Health Professions Student Survey

Public Health ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 126 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. La Torre ◽  
W. Kirch ◽  
M. Bes-Rastrollo ◽  
R.M. Ramos ◽  
M. Czaplicki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Global Health ◽  
Multicentre Study ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Health Professions ◽  
Student Survey

Medical students’ smoking habits and attitudes about cessation

2011 ◽  
Vol 152 (12) ◽  
pp. 469-474 ◽  
Author(s):  
József Rinfel ◽  
János Oberling ◽  
Ildikó Tóth ◽  
László Prugberger ◽  
Lajos Nagy
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Global Health ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Smoking Habits ◽  
First Year ◽  
Student Survey ◽  
Stop Smoking ◽  
Academic Study

Medical years are very important in shaping the attitudes of future doctors. It is proven that doctors who smoke do not advise their patient to stop smoking. We have to know the students’ smoking habits and attitudes about smoking cessation to make them interested in the fight against tobacco. Aims: To investigate medical students’ smoking habits and attitudes about cessation. Methods: We applied the Hungarian translation of the Global Health Professionals Student Survey. Medical students from the first and fifth year filled in the survey anonymously during the seminars. Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS. Results: In both years 245 students filled in the questionnaire. In the first year 30.8%, in the fifth year 38.9% of the students were defined as smokers. During the academic study the number of daily smokers and the number of smoked cigarettes increases. Students require training about smoking cessation, however they would entrust it to a specialist. Conclusions: Based on our data we need a teaching block in the curricula about smoking and smoking cessation. Orv. Hetil., 2011, 152, 469–474.

Attitude of medical students to regulatory measures related to tobacco smoking

2011 ◽  
Vol 152 (21) ◽  
pp. 828-833 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ildikó Tóth ◽  
József Rinfel ◽  
János Oberling ◽  
László Prugberger ◽  
Lajos Nagy
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Tobacco Control ◽  
Tobacco Smoke ◽  
Tobacco Smoking ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Smoking Ban ◽  
Student Survey ◽  
Public Places ◽  
Regulatory Measures

In some countries strict tobacco control measures successfully reduced the number of smokers. Although these measures do not have immediate effects, they may serve as investments in the future healthcare. Health care experts should take part actively in the decision making. Aims: To investigate medical students’ relation to smoking and their attitudes about tobacco control measures. Methods: Authors applied the Hungarian translation of the Global Health Professionals Student Survey. Medical students from the first and fifth year filled in the survey anonymously during the seminars. Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS. Results: Altogether 245 students completed the questionnaire. It was found that the knowledge of students about health damages caused by tobacco smoking was very good. However, a large number of students are exposed to tobacco smoke (68% of them at home and 85% at public places). Their opinion about tobacco control measures reflects recent law, as only 43% of the students would support a smoking ban in bars and discotheques. Conclusions: Hungarian health care experts have to take part with more effort in the prevention of tobacco smoking. Medical students have to be trained in this field. Orv. Hetil., 2011, 152, 828–833.

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