Smoking Prevention and Primary Physician's and Patient's Characteristics

Authors: Azuri, Joseph; Peled, Shlomit; Kitai, Eliezer; Vinker, Shlomo

Source: American Journal of Health Behavior, Volume 33, Number 6, November 2009 , pp. 710-717(8)

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Abstract:

Objective: To describe relationships between primary physician and patient characteristics and the approach to prevention and quitting of smoking.

Methods: A questionnaire composed of descriptions of cases and clinic activities was given to primary physicians.

Results: Fewer smoking physicians use written materials, yet former smokers more often recommend smoking cessation groups. Greatest efforts are invested in high-risk patients. However, former smokers invest greater efforts among youth and pregnant women. Workload and patient's main complaint exert great influence on raising the subject.

Conclusions: The various attitudes of physicians emphasize the importance of physician education that should be according to their smoking habits.

Keywords: smoking cessation; smoking prevention; primary care physician; smoking habits

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.33.6.8

Affiliations: 1: 1 Instructor, Department of Family Medicine, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv, Israel and Maccabi Healthcare Services.

Publication date: 2009-11-01

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The American Journal of Health Behavior seeks to improve the quality of life through multidisciplinary health efforts in fostering a better understanding of the multidimensional nature of both individuals and social systems as they relate to health behaviors.

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