COVID-19 pandemic and motivation to smoking cessation

Authors : Ferit Kaya, Hülya Doğan Tiryaki, Engin Burak Selçuk, Eda Fulden Tutar Çölgeçen

Pages : 14-21

Doi:10.58651/jomtu.1446249

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Publication Date : 2024-04-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Background: The aim of this study is to determine how being infected with COVID-19 affects the success of smoking cessation. Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive study. The population of the study consisted of 2002 COVID-19 patients followed in Adıyaman city center. Two hundred sixty-one people were selected from patients who diagnosed with COVID-19 (PCR positivity). Two hundred sixty-one people who were COVID-19 PCR negative. The questionnaire applied included socio-demographic data and \"Smoking Cessation Success Prediction Scale\" and the Fagerström cigarette addiction scale. Results: The mean age of the participants in the study was 39.95±12.05. 43.1% of the participants were civil servants, 84.5% had been smoking for seven years or more. The mean Fagerström scores of the COVID-19 PCR positive group and the COVID-19 PCR negative group were 4.88±1.88 and 4.49±1.74, respectively. The mean SCSPS score of the COVID-19 PCR positive group (41.90±8.28) was higher than the mean SCSPS score of the COVID-19 PCR negative group (40.21±10.25) (p<0.05). The mean SCSPS score was higher in those who had COVID-19 disease, in the group under 50 years of age, and in those who had smoking cessation experience. There is a positive correlation between having a COVID-19 infection and the mean of SCSPS. Conclusions: Even if unsuccessful, attempts to quit smoking positively affect smoking cessation success. In cases of epidemics, people\'s desire to quit smoking increases therefore, it may be beneficial to provide support for smoking cessation those who are being treated for any disease at the same time.
Keywords : COVID 19, Tütün, Sigara, Sigara bırakma