Naslov
Prevalence, Habits and Personal Attitudes towards Smoking among Health Care Professionals

Autori
Juranić, Brankica ; Rakošec, Željko ; Jakab, Jelena ; Mikšić, Štefica ; Vuletić, Suzana ; Ivandić, Marul ; Blažević, Ivka

Izvornik
Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology (1745-6673) 12 (2017), 20; 1-8

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, izvorni znanstveni rad, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
attitude ; habits ; prevalence ; smoking

Sažetak
Background: Tobacco use is the second major cause of morbidity and the 4th most common health risk factor in the world. Medical professionals have a critical role in the process of smoking cessation both as advisers and behavioural models for the citizens. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of smoking among health care professionals, their smoking habits and personal attitudes toward smoking, role and the responsibility of health care professionals in the prevention of smoking. Results: Out of the total number of examinees, 175 (35, 1%) are active smokers, 29 (5, 8%) are former smokers, and 295 (59, 1%) are non- smokers. Nurses with secondary education disagree the most with the claim that passive smoking is more harmful to health (c2 test, p=.008), also with the claim that the introduced Smoking Act is fair to smokers (c2 test, p=.021). More nurses with secondary education disagree completely or partially that one should pay attention to smoking in the presence of non- smokers (c2 test, p=.012). Conclusion: Training programs for health care workers are needed to improve their ability in smoking cessation techniques to provide active support to their patients.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Temeljne medicinske znanosti, Kliničke medicinske znanosti, Javno zdravstvo i zdravstvena zaštita

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