Smoking, Barriers to Quitting, and Smoking-Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Patient Practices Among Male Physicians in China
2009

Smoking and Knowledge Among Male Physicians in China

Sample size: 103 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Ceraso Marion, McElroy Jane A., Kuang Xiaodong, Vila Peter M., Jorenby Douglas E., Fiore Michael C., Du Xueping, Qian Ning, Lu Long, Ren Hongkun

Primary Institution: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Hypothesis

What are the smoking habits, barriers to quitting, and smoking-related knowledge among male physicians in China?

Conclusion

High rates of smoking and limited support for quitting among male physicians in China may hinder their ability to effectively treat patients who smoke.

Supporting Evidence

  • 60% of male physicians in China smoke, which is high compared to other countries.
  • Smokers had less knowledge about smoking-related diseases than nonsmokers.
  • 75% of smokers reported that their hospitals did not help them quit smoking.

Takeaway

Many male doctors in China smoke and don't get enough help to quit, which makes it hard for them to help their patients stop smoking too.

Methodology

A self-administered survey was conducted among male physicians in two large teaching hospitals in China.

Potential Biases

Self-reported smoking status may not be accurate, and the sample may not represent all physicians in China.

Limitations

The study relied on self-reported data, which may introduce bias, and the sample size was modest, limiting the generalizability of the findings.

Participant Demographics

The study focused on 103 male physicians from two hospitals in China.

Statistical Information

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

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