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Assessment of smoking in a medical center hospital - What has changed after 15 years?

Inês Sales Ribeiro, Rafaela Campanha, Francisco Martins, Margarida Raposo, Cristina Matos, Fernando Nogueira
European Respiratory Journal 2015 46: PA5129; DOI: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2015.PA5129
Inês Sales Ribeiro
Pulmonology Department, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental - Hospital Egas Moniz, Lisboa, Portugal
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Rafaela Campanha
Pulmonology Department, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental - Hospital Egas Moniz, Lisboa, Portugal
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Francisco Martins
Pulmonology Department, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental - Hospital Egas Moniz, Lisboa, Portugal
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Margarida Raposo
Pulmonology Department, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental - Hospital Egas Moniz, Lisboa, Portugal
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Cristina Matos
Pulmonology Department, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental - Hospital Egas Moniz, Lisboa, Portugal
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Fernando Nogueira
Pulmonology Department, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental - Hospital Egas Moniz, Lisboa, Portugal
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Abstract

Attitude of healthcare professionals towards smoking is crucial for any long-term prevention and smoking cessation program. In Portugal, a restriction upon smoking in enclosed public places has been in effect since 2008. The aim of this study was to analyze smoking habits of Medical Professionals of a Central Hospital in 2014. Results were compared with those obtained in 1999, using a similar questionnaire, assessing the impact of legislation. Data were collected through a anonymous questionnaire distributed by all physicians (423 doctors), yielding 171 replies. Response rate increased from 19% in 1999 to 40.4% . All participants were asked about their demographic profile. Smokers were asked about habits and behavior towards smoking, legislation knowledge and importance of cessation programs. Results are shown in Table 1.

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Smoking habits of physicians in 1999 and 2014

In 2014, prevalence of smoking among medical professionals was 14,6%, lower than the prevalence of smoking in Portugal (about 25%) and medical professionals in 1999 (21%). About half have tried to quit at least once, 8% of them by specialised support. Majority had a low level of nicotine dependence (Fargerström Test). All participants recognized importance of Smoking Cessation Program but only 44% would like to attend it. Prevalence of smoking among medical professionals decreased between 1999 and 2014. Implementation of legislation appears to have had a positive impact on tobacco control as well as other strategies.

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Inês Sales Ribeiro, Rafaela Campanha, Francisco Martins, Margarida Raposo, Cristina Matos, Fernando Nogueira
European Respiratory Journal Sep 2015, 46 (suppl 59) PA5129; DOI: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2015.PA5129

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Inês Sales Ribeiro, Rafaela Campanha, Francisco Martins, Margarida Raposo, Cristina Matos, Fernando Nogueira
European Respiratory Journal Sep 2015, 46 (suppl 59) PA5129; DOI: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2015.PA5129
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