Comparative cross-sectional study of knowledge, attitudes and perceptions among mental health and ward nursing staff towards smoking.
Int J Nurs Pract
; 29(5): e13108, 2023 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
AIM:
The aim of the study was twofold to estimate smoking prevalence among nurses and to compare their knowledge, perceptions and attitudes towards smoking.BACKGROUND:
Given the critical role nurses have in the process of patients' smoking cessation both as counsellors and behavioural models, data are needed on their smoking rates and behaviour.DESIGN:
A cross sectional, comparative study was conducted.METHODS:
A convenience sample of 847 nurses working in various psychiatric and public hospitals in Northern Greece participated in the study. Data were collected between April and June 2020 using a battery of questionnaires.RESULTS:
Mental health nurses were less likely to consider quitting smoking within the next 6 months (P < 0.001), despite the fact that they reported higher levels of the importance of stop smoking compared to ward nurses (P < 0.05). However, ward nurses were more likely to quit smoking because of the cost of cigarettes (P = 0.024) and for personal reasons (P = 0.040).CONCLUSION:
Prevalence of smoking in nurses is high. Training and educational programmes are needed to develop the appropriate culture of health promotion among nurses, thus provide a more active support to patients who smoke.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Atitude do Pessoal de Saúde
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Recursos Humanos de Enfermagem
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En
Ano de publicação:
2023
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