Preferences for Tobacco Cessation Information and Support During Covid-19.
J Addict Med
; 14(6): e362-e365, 2020 12.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1020283
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To identify how best to provide smoking cessation advice and support during the Covid-19 pandemic. Preferences were assessed in relation to (i) specific forms of tobacco cessation support (eg, nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and various counseling formats); (ii) information sources (eg, government officials, doctors); and (iii) channels via which to receive relevant information (eg, television, social media).METHODS:
An online survey was administered to adults who smoke tobacco in Australia (nâ=â604) and the UK (nâ=â600). Descriptive analyses were conducted to identify levels of interest in cessation support and information provision. Differences in responses according to demographic characteristics and smoking history were assessed.RESULTS:
Around half of the respondents were interested in receiving personal counseling and/or participating in a text support program over the next month. By far the most popular delivery mechanism for personal counseling was email. Three-quarters of the sample expressed an interest in receiving free, home-delivered NRT. The most popular information sources nominated by respondents seeking more information about smokers' Covid-related risks were government departments and their doctor/general practitioner. Television and online news sources were the most preferred information dissemination channels.CONCLUSIONS:
The substantial levels of interest expressed in accessing various forms of cessation assistance within the next month suggest that Covid-19 may be increasing receptiveness to quitting. The strong interest in free, home-delivered NRT indicates that this may be a useful mechanism for facilitating quit attempts during the pandemic.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Coronavirus Infections
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Tobacco Use Cessation
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Patient Preference
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Oceania
Language:
English
Journal:
J Addict Med
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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