Factors Associated with Male Health Professions Students' Smoking in Inner Mongolia

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 444-459
Author(s):  
Shiqi Wang ◽  
Alan F. Geater ◽  
Xuemei Wang ◽  
Nan Zhang ◽  
Shengyun Duan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Inner Mongolia ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Health Professions ◽  
Current Smoker ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Male Health ◽  
Smoke Free Policy ◽  
Related Harm

Objectives: In this study, we describe the smoking patterns of male health professions students in Inner Mongolia, China, and identify factors associated with smoking status. Methods: First- to fourth-year male health professions students (N = 1074) in Inner Mongolia Medical University were interviewed in 2017 regarding their smoking pattern and exposures potentially influencing their smoking status (current-, ex- or never-smoker). We used logistic regression to identify exposures potentially influencing their smoking status. Results: Overall, one-third were current-smokers, among whom three-fifths had moderate or high nicotine dependence. The relative probability of being a current smoker was higher with exposure to a smoking mother, being unsure of the parents' acceptance of their smoking, and witnessing teachers smoking; it was lower with better knowledge of smoking-related harm and better smoking-related risk perception. Knowledge of smoking-related harm and risk perception may have a greater impact on smoking behavior than exposure to others' smoking. Conclusion: Promoting knowledge and risk perception related to smoking, and stricter enforcement of the smoke-free policy on campus may be feasible ways to reduce smoking among male health professions students who are future practitioners.

scholarly journals The Association of Socio-Economic Factors, and Smoking Behavior With COPD Severity in an Industrial City of Iran

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammadali Zohal ◽  
Sima Rafiei ◽  
Neda Esmailzadehha ◽  
Sanaz Jamshidi ◽  
Nafiseh Rastgoo
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Status ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease ◽  
Respiratory Function Tests ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Copd Patients ◽  
Wide Range

Socioeconomic and lifestyle factors are regarded as important influencing issues regarding a wide range of chronic diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This study aimed to explore the role of such factors as determinants of disease exacerbation among COPD patients. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 150 COPD patients who were referred to an outpatient respiratory care center in Qazvin, Iran, to undertake respiratory function tests from December 2017 to June 2018. Disease severity was determined by the Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) index. Odds ratios were applied to find out factors associated with exacerbation. Study findings affirmed that within COPD severity groups, there were significant differences among patients in terms of educational level, smoking status, income, and occupation. Factors associated with severe COPD were found to be smoking (OR 3.6, 2.6-4.2), lower education (OR 1.4, 0.9-2.6), insufficient income (OR 2.3, 0.6-3.1), and unsupportive family (2.7, 1.5-3.6). Due to the obtained evidence about the effect of socioeconomic status on the prognosis of the disease, it is suggested that clinicians should also consider the nonclinical and social aspects associated with the disease in advancing patients' therapeutic procedures and management algorithms.

scholarly journals Support of the Implementation of a Whistleblowing System for Smoke-Free Environments: A Mixed Methods Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (23) ◽  
pp. 12401
Author(s):  
Al Asyary ◽  
Meita Veruswati ◽  
La Ode Hasnuddin S. Sagala ◽  
La Ode Ahmad Saktiansyah ◽  
Dewi Susanna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Strong Support ◽  
The Other ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Municipal Governments ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Smoke Free Policy

Enforcement of a smoke-free policy is of vital concern in support of the health of smokers and bystanders. Indonesia has issued a smoke-free law, but implementation and enforcement lie with the regional and municipal governments. In a survey of 225 respondents recruited via schools, knowledge about the health effects of smoking and the smoke-free regulation, as well as attitudes towards and commitment and support of the enforcement of the smoke-free regulation in the Kendari City through an electronic whistleblowing system was examined. Furthermore, the participants were asked about the smoking status and smoking behavior. About half of the respondents were students (teenagers), the other half—their parents. Male respondents were strongly overrepresented (85%). Only 18% of the respondents declared to be smokers, mostly adults and males. Both the smokers and the non-smokers supported the smoke-free law and its enforcement through a whistleblowing system. Representatives of the local government were interviewed and participated in focus group discussions. In general, they also exhibited strong support of an electronic enforcement tool. However, issues of efficiency, costs, and responsibility must still be resolved. Nevertheless, an electronic whistleblowing system has the potential to further the health and livelihoods in a community like the Kendari City.

Education, Maternal Smoking, and the Earned Income Tax Credit

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Cowan ◽  
Nathan Tefft
Keyword(s):  
Income Tax ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
College Education ◽  
Earned Income Tax Credit ◽  
Current Smoker ◽  
Behavioral Risk ◽  
Tax Credit ◽  
Earned Income ◽  
The Impact

Abstract We estimate and explore mechanisms of the impact of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) expansions on the smoking behavior of women. Differential increases in federal EITC benefits by family size in the mid-1990s allow for a comparison of smoking status changes between mothers with one and more than one child. We exploit these changes in a difference-in-differences framework using data from the 1993-2001 waves of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) and show that the increase in EITC benefits yielded a significant decline in the likelihood of being a current smoker among unmarried mothers with less than a college degree. Although women with a high school degree or less and women with some college education received similar benefit increases on average and exhibited similar labor supply responses, the reduction in the likelihood of smoking was concentrated among those with some college.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Smoking Cessation and Risk of Smoking Initiation in Bulgarian Youth

2006 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Milena D. Anatchkova ◽  
Colleen A. Redding ◽  
Joseph S. Rossi
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Peer Influence ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Smoking Initiation ◽  
Decisional Balance ◽  
Smoking Bans ◽  
Public Places ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Increased Risk

The goal of this project was to explore the factors associated with smoking behavior among Bulgarian adolescents. A sample recruited from 12 high schools in Bulgaria (N = 673, mean age = 16.52, 65% female), was used for the analyses in this paper. A series of logistic regressions were performed to explore the factors associated with smoking cessation and increased risk of smoking initiation. Based on self-reported smoking status participants completed different sets of questionnaires and were included in separate models exploring smoking cessation and increased risk of smoking initiation. Variables consistently associated with smoking like stress, coping strategies, peer influence, family influence, exposure to tobacco related marketing were included as predictor variables in both models. In addition each of the two models included the relevant constructs of decisional balance and temptations from the Transtheoretical Model (TTM). The final logistic model differentiating smokers/ex-smokers included age, parental smoking status, Temptation to smoke, and support for smoking bans in public places as variables, correctly classifying 82.3% of the sample. The final model among nonsmokers differentiating higher risk/lower risk of smoking initiation included the strength of the belief that smoking is harmful, Temptations to try smoking, Pros of being smoke-free, and support for smoking bans in public places, correctly classifying 72.7% of the sample. These results provide better understanding of the factors associated with smoking behavior in Bulgarian adolescents that can guide the development of smoking cessation and prevention programs for this population.

scholarly journals Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Kualitas Hidup Pasien Penyakit Paru Obstruksi Kronis (PPOK)

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Putri Tiara Rosha ◽  
Fatwa Sari Tetra Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Medication Management ◽  
Current Smoker ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

Factors associated with quality of life among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseasePurposeThis study is conducted to examine factors associated with quality of life among patients with the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.MethodsThis study was a cross-sectional study involving 146 patients from Muhammadiyah and Temanggung hospital. The quality of life was measured using clinical questionnaire. The independent variables were body mass index, smoking status, severity level, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and depression. Data were analyzed using Chi-Square and Poisson regression.ResultsThe majority of patients aged 67 years (36.3%) are male (61%), had normal weight (55.5%) and quitted smoking for 0-5 years (20.6%). Spirometry shows that almost half (40,4%) patients are at the moderate level. The highest proportion of comorbidities are hypertension (34.2%), depression (32.9%) and diabetes mellitus (6.2%). There are 28.1% patients who had a poor quality of life. Multivariate analysis shows that current smoker, very severe level of the disease and depression related to the quality of life.ConclusionCurrent smoker, very severe level of the disease and depression could lead to a worse quality of life. Medication management programs should encourage patients to stop smoking. The development of interventions focusing on depression is also needed.

scholarly journals Determinants of waterpipe smoking among high school students in Jakarta, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ridhwan Fauzi ◽  
Chitlada Areesantichai
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Waterpipe Smoking ◽  
School Students ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Past ◽  
Logistic Regressions ◽  
Peer Use ◽  
Waterpipe Use

AbstractObjectivesThe study aimed to examine factors associated with past 30 days waterpipe use among high school students in Jakarta, Indonesia.MethodsWe surveyed a multistage cluster random sample of 1,318 students of grade 10th and 11th from 14 schools in Jakarta. Multiple logistic regressions were employed to examine the association between past 30 days waterpipe use with sociodemographic characteristics, cigarettes smoking status, parental and peer use, availability and affordability.ResultsOf 1,318 participants, 3.3% of female and 8.4% of male currently smoked waterpipe. Multivariate analysis revealed that current waterpipe use was significantly associated with family use (AOR: 4.844, 95% CI: 1.225–19.151), friend use (AOR: 2.554, 95% CI: 1.424–4.582), and availability (AOR: 2.143, 95% CI: 1.127–4.076). Being current smokers were six times more likely (AOR: 6.055, 95% CI: 3.123–11.739) to use waterpipe in the past 30 days.ConclusionsThe finding suggests that smoking by a family member, friends, use of conventional cigarettes, and availability are significantly associated with increased probability of current waterpipe used among adolescents.

scholarly journals Factors associated with sarcopenia screened by finger-circle test among middle-aged and older adults: a population-based multisite cross-sectional survey in Japan

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daiki Watanabe ◽  
Tsukasa Yoshida ◽  
Takashi Nakagata ◽  
Naomi Sawada ◽  
Yosuke Yamada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Mail Surveys ◽  
Osaka Prefecture ◽  
Middle Aged Adults

AbstractBackgroundPrevious epidemiological studies have demonstrated the prevalence and relationship of various factors associated with sarcopenia in older adults; however, few have examined the status of sarcopenia in middle-aged adults. In this study, we aimed to, 1) evaluate the validity of the finger-circle test, which is potentially a useful screening tool for sarcopenia, and 2) determine the prevalence and factors associated with sarcopenia in middle-aged and older adults.MethodsWe conducted face-to-face surveys of 525 adults, who were aged 40–91 years and resided in Settsu City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan to evaluate the validity of finger-circle test. The finger-circle test evaluated calf circumference by referring to an illustration printed on the survey form. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curves (AUROC) was plotted to evaluate the validity of the finger-circle test for screening sarcopenia and compared to that evaluated by skeletal muscle mass index (SMI) measured using bioimpedance. We also conducted multisite population-based cross-sectional anonymous mail surveys of 9337 adults, who were aged 40–97 years and resided in Settsu and Hannan Cities, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Participants were selected through stratified random sampling by sex and age in the elementary school zones of their respective cities. We performed multiple logistic regression analysis to explore associations between characteristics and prevalence of sarcopenia.ResultsSarcopenia, defined by SMI, was moderately predicted by a finger-circle test response showing that the subject’s calf was smaller than their finger-circle (AUROC: 0.729, < 65 years; 0.653, ≥65 years); such subjects were considered to have sarcopenia. In mail surveys, prevalence of sarcopenia screened by finger-circle test was higher in older subjects (approximately 16%) than in middle-aged subjects (approximately 8–9%). In a multiple regression model, the factors associated with sarcopenia were age, body mass index, smoking status, self-reported health, and number of meals in all the participants.ConclusionsSarcopenia, screened by the finger-circle test, was present not only among older adults but also among middle-aged adults. These results may provide useful indications for developing public health programs, not only for the prevention, but especially for the management of sarcopenia.Trial registrationUMIN000036880, registered prospectively May 29, 2019, https://upload.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000042027

scholarly journals Breast Cancer (BC) Is a Window of Opportunity for Smoking Cessation: Results of a Retrospective Analysis of 1234 BC Survivors in Follow-Up Consultation

Cancers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 2423
Author(s):  
Marion Nicolas ◽  
Beatriz Grandal ◽  
Emma Dubost ◽  
Amyn Kassara ◽  
Julien Guerin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Window Of Opportunity ◽  
Term Survival ◽  
Lower Alcohol ◽  
Smoking Behaviors

Breast cancer (BC) is the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer and the leading cause of cancer deaths in women. Smoking is the principal modifiable risk factor for cancers and has a negative influence on long-term survival. We conducted a retrospective study on consecutive BC survivors seen at follow-up consultations between 3 June and 30 October 2019 at Institut Curie, Paris, France. Smoking behaviors were evaluated prospectively via interviewer-administered questionnaires. The aim of this study was to describe smoking-related patient care at diagnosis and smoking cessation patterns in women with a history of BC. A total of 1234 patients were included in the study. Smoking status at diagnosis was missing from electronic health records in 32% of cases, including 13% of patients who smoke. Only 20% of the 197 patients currently smoking at diagnosis recalled having a discussion about smoking with a healthcare professional. Radiotherapists and surgeons were more likely to talk about complications than other practitioners. The main type of information provided was general advice to stop smoking (n = 110), followed by treatment complications (n = 48), while only five patients were referred to tobaccologists. Since diagnosis, 33% (n = 65) of the patients currently smoking had quit. Patients who quit had a lower alcohol consumption, but no other factor was associated with smoking cessation. The main motivation for tobacco withdrawal was the fear of BC relapse (63%). This study highlights room for improvement in the assessment of smoking behavior. Our data raise important perspectives for considering BC treatment and follow-up as a window of opportunity for smoking cessation.

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