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Smoking Cessation Support in Iran: Availability, Sources &Predictors



Toghianifar N1 ; Sarrafzadegan N1 ; Roohafza H1 ; Sadeghi M1 ; Eshrati B1 ; Sadri G1
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  1. 1. Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Source: Indian Journal of Medical Research Published:2011

Abstract

Background & objectives: Smoking cessation advice is known as an important factor in motivating smokers to quit smoking. We investigated the extent, sources and predictors of receiving unsolicited advice and seeking active advice for smoking cessation in Iran. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed as a part of Isfahan Healthy Heart Program (IHHP) on 9093 adult individuals (both men and women) in 2004-2005. Demographic characteristics, smoking status, sources and preferences for smoking cessation support were recorded. Results: In the studied population, 66.8 and 14.4 per cent had received and asked for cessation support, respectively. Smokers had received advice from family (92.2%), friends (48.9%), physician (27.9%) and other health care providers (16.2%). Smokers had asked for cessation help more frequently from family (64.5%) and friends (42.0%). Women (OR: 0.59, 95%CI: 0.37-0.94) and singles (OR: 0.51, 95%CI: 0.36-0.71) received less advice. Hookah smokers received (OR: 0.23; 95%CI: 0.14-0.38) and asked (OR: 0.21; 95%CI: 0.06-0.68) for cessation help less than cigarette smokers. Receiving advice increased the odds of seeking support (OR: 7.98; 95%CI: 4.37-14.57). Interpretation & conclusions: Smokers' family and friends were more frequent sources for smoking cessation support. Tobacco control programmes can count on smokers' family and friends as available sources for smoking cessation support in countries where smoking cessation counselling services are less available. However, the role of physicians and health care workers in the smoking cessation counselling needs to be strengthened.
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