- Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine
- Volume:34 Issue:1
- The carbon monoxide measurements’ effect on smokers to give cessation decision in primary care
The carbon monoxide measurements’ effect on smokers to give cessation decision in primary care
Authors : Bektas Murat YALCIN, Hasan PIRDAL
Pages : 0-0
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Publication Date : 2017-07-20
Article Type : Other Papers
Abstract : The aim of this study was to investigate the levels of ExpCO and its effect on giving decision to stop smoking in primary care. The study was held in Tekkeköy Family Health Center. A total of 853 current smokers insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(391 in study group and 462 in control group); included into the study. Both group of smokers got first two steps of “5 A” method insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Ask, Advice, Assist, Assess and Arrange); for smoking cessation however the ExpCO levels were measured only in the study group. CO levels in expiratory air were measured by the single breath method using a calibrated carbon monoxide monitor and the time of the last smoked cigarette insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(TLC); of the participants were examined. The mean ExpCO level was 16.9±7.7 ppm in study group. The mean Fagerstrom Nicotine Dependency Test insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(FNDT); score was 5.0±2.7 in both groups. The mean package/ year value in the both participants were 16.0±14.8 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(min=1, max=100); and the mean Fagerstrom Nicotine Dependence Test insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(FNDT); score was 5.0±2.7. The mean ExpCO level was 15.7±8.7 ppm in study group. A significant positive correlation was determined between FTND score and ExpCO. TLC values in males were significantly lower than females insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.001); in both groups. In a linear regression model it was seen that age, package/year value, FNTD scores and TLC are independent risk factors for elevation of ExpCO values. 23 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(5%); smokers in the control group and 47 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(12%); in the study group decided to quit smoking insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(x 2 =15.412, p<0.001);. This measurement might have an effect on motivating smokers to quit smoking.Keywords : Addiction, carbon monoxide in the expiratory air, expco, smoking, TLC
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