scholarly journals A successful population-based smoking cessation program

2003 ◽  
Vol 56 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 120-123
Author(s):  
Jaroslava Hovan-Somborac
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
General Population ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
Health Care Facility ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Smoking Cessation Program ◽  
The Third ◽  
Federal Institute ◽  
Local Media

Introduction Our country is in the third place in Europe concerning tobacco smoking. Although strict law regulations regarding indoor smoking have been brought, the law banning all tobacco advertising, and the behaviour of our population are inadequate. Our objective was to persuade smokers for the 'Quit and Win' campaign and to establish the number of smokers in health personnel employed in health facilities. Material and methods This population-based smoking cessation campaign was coordinated by Federal Institute of Public Health, through a network of Public Health Institutes within the country with the support of national and local media. Results and discussion Quit and Win campaign was organized for the third time. The campaign was realized with the financial support and sponsorship at community level throughout the country. The Federal Ministry provided a national health award. The national and local media accompanied the campaign. The campaign included 3.178 smokers and 2.575 supporters, that is 0.1% of the population over 18 years of age. This is in accordance with participants in some other countries, who had a better support. More than 60% of health care facility employees are smokers. Conclusions Our tradition, habits in the society and overall situation encourage smoking habits to spread in general population. Our campaign has proved that people should be motivated to quit smoking, but they need to be informed. Actions taken in general population and based on a positive smoking cessation program in which smokers are willing to stop smoking have given unexpectedly good results.

scholarly journals Factors affecting health care facility utilization in rural areas of Lucknow district

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 1766
Author(s):  
Vinita Shukla ◽  
Pratibha Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Facility ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
Health Care Facility ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Public Health Care ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Background Population

Background: Population is increasing rapidly so with the limited resources government alone cannot cater the health of whole population. Private health sector is equally important for the improvement of health of the people. In view of these facts the present study was planned to assess the utilization of health care services (both public and private) and to assess the reasons for visiting that particular health facility (public or private).Methods: Study was cross sectional for 1 year period. Total sample size was 1024. In the present study only rural area was taken. By using multistage stratified random sampling 6 villages were selected and sample came out as 516. Data was analyzed by stata software version -12 for windows and chi square test.Results: 50% respondents visited public, 38% private and 10% visited others (charitable, pharmacies etc.). 62% respondents belonged to lower socio economic status preferred public health care facility. The main reason for visiting public health facility was free services and for private was got cure earlier from that heath facility. Majority of people visited any health facility for illness. (344 out of 516) and 50% of them visited for respiratory diseases. For chronic illness majority (60%) preferred public health care facility.Conclusions: Both public and private health care facilities should be made well equipped and affordable so that people can make choices and not forced to choose particular health facility.

scholarly journals Counseling of Patients with Severe Psychiatric Conditions and Referral to Smoking Cessations Programs

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 164-166
Author(s):  
Mariwan Husni ◽  
Mazin Burhan ◽  
Mohamed Mazin
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
General Population ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Psychiatric Rehabilitation ◽  
Smoking Cessation Program ◽  
Chronic Mental Illness ◽  
Quit Smoking ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Clinical Records

Background: Cigarette smoking and Nicotine dependence are highly prevalent in patients with severe and chronic mental illness. Psychiatric patients consume more cigarettes than general population. Smokers with chronic mental illness can quit smoking with appropriate intervention by smoking cessations programs. These patients can benefit from pharmacotherapy, but consideration should be given for possible interaction with patients’ psychiatric medications. Tobacco use and dependence need to be formally documents on electronic medical records and be offered a referral to smoking cessations programs. Method: All patients in a community rehabilitation service ward in Northwest London were interviewed to identify the type, quantity, and duration of their tobacco. Their electronic clinical records were reviewed to confirm their age, ICD 10 Primary Diagnosis, ICD10 Tobacco dependence diagnosis, medications they take, record of ECG tests and presence of cardiopulmonary problems. Then their records were checked if they were given advice regarding their smoking habit, desire to quit smoking and agreement to be referred to a smoking cessation program. Results and Discussion: Half of the total number of patients in the community psychiatric rehabilitation were cigarette smokers. Majority of the smokers had history of polysubstance abuse. Recording of current smoking status were not regularly update. Patients who had recorded status of being a smoker were all referred to a smoking cessation program and majority had counseling by the healthcare professionals in their unit. Attending the smoking cessation program in those patients have as good outcomes as general population. Conclusions: A substantial number of patients in psychiatric rehabilitation units smoke cigarettes. If their smoking status is accurately documented, they would be referred to a formal smoking cessation program.

scholarly journals If We Build It, Will They Come? Challenges of Adapting and Implementing a Smoking Cessation Program for the LGBTQ Community in Southcentral Texas

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. 118S-123S
Author(s):  
Ronald D. Williams ◽  
Jeff M. Housman ◽  
Jacquelyn D. McDonald
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
General Population ◽  
San Francisco ◽  
Tobacco Cessation ◽  
Health Educators ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Time Line ◽  
Participant Recruitment ◽  
Short Time

Studies indicate that tobacco use among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) community members is consistently higher than the general population. The Last Drag is a tobacco cessation program developed and implemented in 1991 in San Francisco, California, that has shown promise in assisting LGBTQ members with tobacco cessation. This article describes the practical challenges of adapting The Last Drag to be implemented in a southcentral Texas community. Primary challenges included short time line to expected implementation, issues with culturally insensitive language, and barriers to participant recruitment. Acknowledging and overcoming these challenges can assist public health educators who are addressing tobacco cessation in LGBTQ populations.

Awareness and Perception about Tuberculosis in the General Population of Delhi

2007 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 10-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Sharma ◽  
R. Malhotra ◽  
D.K. Taneja ◽  
R. Saha ◽  
G.K. Ingle
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Infectious Disease ◽  
General Population ◽  
Small Proportion ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Preventable Disease ◽  
Stigma And Discrimination ◽  
Mode Of Transmission

The present study was conducted to assess awareness and perception regarding tuberculosis among the general population of Delhi. A total of 1,008 adults, selected by multistage stratified systematic sampling, were interviewed using a pre-tested proforma. The majority had heard about tuberculosis (99.1%) and most (89.2%) perceived it to be an infectious disease. The correct mode of transmission i.e. airborne (coughing / sneezing) was known to 71.8% study subjects. The majority (90.1%) knew cough as a symptom. Nearly all (98.2%) perceived Tuberculosis to be a preventable disease, citing the treatment of patients as the main-stay of preventing spread of the disease. However, responses like separation of utensils or hospitalisation of the patient to prevent the spread of the disease indicate persistence of stigma and discrimination in a small proportion of the population. There is a need to widen the scope and intensify the information and education being provided to the population based on gaps identified. Asia Pac J Public Health 2007; 19(2): 10-15.

Participation in a Smoking Cessation Program: A Population-Based Perspective

1990 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 258-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward H. Wagner ◽  
Victor J. Schoenbach ◽  
C. Tracy Orleans ◽  
Louis C. Grothaus ◽  
Kathleen W. Saunders ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Smoking Cessation Program

scholarly journals Epidemiological review ofToxoplasma gondiiinfection in humans and animals in Portugal

Parasitology ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 141 (13) ◽  
pp. 1699-1708 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. P. LOPES ◽  
J. P. DUBEY ◽  
M.-L. DARDÉ ◽  
L. CARDOSO
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
General Population ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Congenital Toxoplasmosis ◽  
Congenital Infection ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Serological Survey ◽  
Considerable Part ◽  
Genetic Characteristics ◽  
Public Health Workers

SUMMARYToxoplasmosis is a worldwide zoonosis. However, data from Portugal are limited and a considerable part of the literature is in Portuguese. Currently, the rate of congenital infection in Portugal is unknown, and almost nothing is known of sequelae of congenital toxoplasmosis. There is no recent general population-based serological survey ofToxoplasma gondiiin humans in Portugal. In addition, there is little information on genetic characteristics ofT. gondiiin animals and humans. In the present paper, we review prevalence, clinical spectrum and epidemiology ofT. gondiiin humans and animals in Portugal. This knowledge should be useful to biologists, public health workers, physicians and veterinarians.

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