Field of Research: Health and Smoking Effects
Name of author) (s): Abu Tawila, H. and Thabet, AA.
Title of published work: “Prevalence of Smoking among Patients Attending Cardiac Clinic in Gaza Strip”
Name of Journal: British Journal of Medicine & Medical Research
Year: 2016
Volume: 8 (10)
Pages: 848-854
Publisher: SCIENCEDOMAIN international
Abstract:
The aims of the study were to determine the prevalence of tobacco smoking among patients attending private clinic and to examine the socio-demographic correlates of smoking in Gaza City. A retrospective study was carried out. The case records of all patients attending private chest clinic Abu Tawelia in Gaza City from 2006-2014 were included. A total number of 1034 records of patients was included. The sample consisted of 514 males (49.85%) and 518 females (50.15%). The patients age ranged from 18 to 90 years with mean age of 54.7 years. Overall, the smoking prevalence was of 19.2%. Males smoked more than females (16.3% vs. 2.9% of total sample). Most current smokers smoked cigarettes (82.5%), but the use of Shisha was also common (17.5%). Mean smoking years was 26.16. Smoking prevailed in patients with age ranging from 28 to 58 years (48.5%). A bit less than 40% of smokers has started before 20 years of age. Health-promotion activities should be established to decrease the prevalence of smoking and prevent future adverse health outcomes.
Keywords:
Cardiac clinic; Gaza Strip; prevalence; tobacco smoking.
Contact author (s):
Name: Abdelaziz Thabet, PhD.
Address: Faculty of Public Health, Department of Community Mental Health, Al-Quds University
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