Attitudes and behavior of physicians towards smoking in Riyadh city

ABSTRACT

698 physicians in Riyadh city were studied for their smoking habits, attitudes and behaviour. 48% were smokers and 34% are currently smoking. Males smoke significantly more than females for current and pest smoking habit as well as for expected future habit. As age increases smoking prevalence and intensity tend to decrease and quitting periods tend to be longer. More than 60% of the physicians agree that smoking is a major contributing factor in the causation of coronary artery disease, lung cancer and chronic bronchitis, while less than 20% said the same for bladder cancer and neonatal death. Setting a good example for children was the most important reason for not smoking for all physicans