EFFECT OF SMOKING CESSATION COUNSELING ON SMOKERS FOR QUITTING SMOKING
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Keywords
Smoking Cessation, Chronic Smokers, Counseling Intervention
Abstract
Background: Smoking is the leading cause of preventable morbidity and early deaths worldwide. Despite the fact that most people know this fact even still they smoke permanently. One of the best strategies to eliminate smoking related health hazards is smoking cessation counseling that help people to stop using tobacco.
Objectives: The objective of the study is to assess the impact of smoking cessation counseling interventions on chronic smokers for quitting smoking.
Study Design: A Prospective Study.
Duration and Place of the Study: This study was conducted at Department of Pulmonology, Lady Reading Hospital (LRH), Peshawar, between 12th, March 2020 to 11th, March 2021.
Material and Methods: A total of 86 chronic smokers were enrolled and followed for 6 months to determine smoking cessation rates, quit attempts and gains in pulmonary function testing among COPD patients. Participants were included in the study based on the following criteria; Age ≥ 18 years, Smoking history ≥ 1 cigarette per day for at least one year, COPD patients according to the GOLD classification or asymptomatic smokers. Participants were excluded if they met any of the following criteria; Age < 18 years, Smoking history less than 1 pack per year, Presence of other pulmonary diseases such as bronchiectasis, active pulmonary tuberculosis, fibrosis, or interstitial lung disease (ILD), Presence of other associated pulmonary disease excluding the inclusion criteria.
Results: A total of 86 participants were enrolled, with a mean age of 57.8 ± 12.1. The study had a male predominance; there were 66 males, representing 76.7%, while there were 20 females, representing
23.3%. The smoking history of participants varied, with 21 participants (24.4%) having less than 10 pack year history,25 participants (29.1%) for 10-20 pack years, 17 participants (19.8%) for 20-30 pack years, 11 participants (12.8%) for 30-40 pack years, and 12 participants (13.9%) for over pack 40 years history
Conclusion: Smoking cessation counseling is a proven and cost-effective intervention for chronic smokers with reasonable quit rates and substantial health benefits.
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Sher Ali
Assistant Professor Pulmonology, MTI Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar Pakistan
Muhammad Umar
Assistant Professor Pulmonology, MTI Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar Pakistan
Zafar Iqbal
Associate Professor Pulmonology, MTI Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar Pakistan
Akhther Ali Khan
Assistant Professor, Saidu Group of Teaching Hospital, Swat Pakistan
Anila Basit
Associate Professor Pulmonology, MTI Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar Pakistan
Qasim Nawaz
Assistant Professor Pulmonology, Gajju Khan Complex, Swabi Pakistan
Irfan Ali
Resident Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar Pakistan