Alasmari Ahmad M, Almudarra Sami S
Preventive Medicine, Ministry of Health (MOH), Riyadh, SAU.
Public Health and Epidemiology, Ministry of Health (MOH), Riyadh, SAU.
Cureus. 2023 Aug 6;15(8):e43050. doi: 10.7759/cureus.43050. eCollection 2023 Aug.
Background The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified tobacco smoking as a global epidemic, causing an estimated three million deaths annually. This study aims to examine the sociodemographic characteristics and smoking-related behaviors among individuals attending smoking cessation clinics in Jeddah during 2022. By identifying these factors, appropriate interventions can be developed to combat the smoking epidemic. Methodology The study enrolled male and female participants who visited the Smoking Cessation Clinics in Jeddah from January 2022 to December 2022. Eligible participants were between 18 and 60 years old and agreed to take part in the study. Data on smoking status, medical history, previous attempts at quitting, and medication use were collected. Statistical analysis, including chi-square tests and -values, was conducted to assess the associations between participants' medical history and smoking cessation attempts. Results A total of 5,869 participants were included in the study. The findings revealed that approximately one-fifth of the participants had previously attempted to quit smoking, while the majority 4,780 (81.4%) had not made any cessation attempts. Among those who had made quit attempts, the majority had tried quitting between one and four times 968 (16.5%). The duration of successful cessation reported by participants was generally short, with the majority 4,781 (81.5%) not experiencing any extended period of quitting. Common reasons for relapse included cravings, social influences, mood changes, stress, and withdrawal symptoms. The study also found significant associations between specific medical conditions and smoking cessation attempts. Conclusions The study identified significant associations between male gender, older age group (51-60 years), divorced marital status, intermediate educational levels, higher income levels, retired status, extreme body mass index (BMI) categories, and previous attempts at smoking cessation. Healthcare providers and policymakers should consider these findings when developing and implementing smoking cessation programs. The insights gained from this research can contribute to the development of targeted interventions to reduce smoking rates and improve public health outcomes.
背景 世界卫生组织（WHO）已将吸烟认定为一种全球流行疾病，每年估计导致300万人死亡。本研究旨在调查2022年期间在吉达参加戒烟诊所的个体的社会人口学特征及与吸烟相关的行为。通过识别这些因素，可以制定适当的干预措施来应对吸烟流行问题。
方法 本研究纳入了2022年1月至2022年12月期间前往吉达戒烟诊所就诊的男性和女性参与者。符合条件的参与者年龄在18至60岁之间，并同意参与本研究。收集了关于吸烟状况、病史、既往戒烟尝试及药物使用的数据。进行了包括卡方检验和P值在内的统计分析，以评估参与者的病史与戒烟尝试之间的关联。
结果 本研究共纳入5869名参与者。研究结果显示，约五分之一的参与者此前曾尝试戒烟，而大多数4780名（81.4%）未曾进行过任何戒烟尝试。在那些尝试戒烟的人中，大多数尝试过一至四次戒烟968名（16.5%）。参与者报告的成功戒烟持续时间普遍较短，大多数4781名（81.5%）没有经历过任何长时间的戒烟。复吸的常见原因包括渴望、社会影响、情绪变化、压力和戒断症状。该研究还发现特定医疗状况与戒烟尝试之间存在显著关联。
结论 该研究确定了男性、年龄较大组（51 - 60岁）、离婚婚姻状况、中等教育水平、较高收入水平、退休状态、极端体重指数（BMI）类别以及既往戒烟尝试之间存在显著关联。医疗保健提供者和政策制定者在制定和实施戒烟计划时应考虑这些研究结果。从这项研究中获得的见解有助于制定有针对性的干预措施，以降低吸烟率并改善公共卫生结果。
