Do you smoke now? | P | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yes | No | |||||
N | %* | N | %* | |||
Ask about smoking/tobacco use | Always | 55 | 50 | 56 | 40 | 0.167 |
Usually | 13 | 12 | 31 | 22 | ||
Sometimes | 27 | 25 | 28 | 20 | ||
Rarely | 12 | 11 | 19 | 14 | ||
Never | 3 | 2.7 | 6 | 4.3 | ||
Advise patients to quit smoking | Always | 8 | 7.3 | 16 | 12 | 0.078 |
Usually | 17 | 16 | 31 | 22 | ||
Sometimes | 34 | 31 | 48 | 35 | ||
Rarely | 30 | 27 | 32 | 23 | ||
Never | 21 | 19 | 12 | 8.6 | ||
Assess readiness to quit smoking | Always | 3 | 2.7 | 12 | 8.6 | 0.276 |
Usually | 21 | 19 | 23 | 17 | ||
Sometimes | 32 | 29 | 45 | 32 | ||
Rarely | 37 | 33 | 44 | 32 | ||
Never | 17 | 16 | 15 | 11 | ||
Assist with smoking cessation | Always | 3 | 2.7 | 4 | 2.9 | 0.682 |
Usually | 11 | 10 | 16 | 12 | ||
Sometimes | 34 | 31 | 38 | 27 | ||
Rarely | 32 | 29 | 51 | 37 | ||
Never | 30 | 27 | 30 | 22 | ||
Arrange smoking cessation follow-up | Always | 2 | 1.8 | 1 | 0.7 | 0.851 |
Usually | 6 | 5.5 | 11 | 7.9 | ||
Sometimes | 17 | 16 | 19 | 14 | ||
Rarely | 33 | 30 | 40 | 29 | ||
Never | 52 | 47 | 68 | 49 | ||
Recommend the telephone quitline | Always | 2 | 1.8 | 1 | 0.7 | 0.442 |
Usually | 4 | 3.6 | 6 | 4.3 | ||
Sometimes | 17 | 16 | 12 | 8.6 | ||
Rarely | 20 | 18 | 31 | 22 | ||
Never | 67 | 61 | 89 | 64 | ||
Refer to community cessation resources | Always | 4 | 3.6 | 4 | 2.9 | 0.312 |
Usually | 9 | 8.2 | 14 | 10 | ||
Sometimes | 15 | 14 | 23 | 17 | ||
Rarely | 25 | 23 | 44 | 32 | ||
Never | 57 | 52 | 54 | 39 | ||
Recommend tobacco cessation medications | Always | 1 | 0.9 | 1 | 0.7 | 0.665 |
Usually | 4 | 3.6 | 7 | 5.0 | ||
Sometimes | 13 | 12 | 17 | 12 | ||
Rarely | 23 | 21 | 39 | 28 | ||
Never | 69 | 63 | 75 | 54 | ||
Review barriers to quitting | Always | 2 | 1.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.010 |
Usually | 6 | 5.5 | 16 | 12 | ||
Sometimes | 21 | 19 | 32 | 23 | ||
Rarely | 26 | 24 | 48 | 35 | ||
Never | 54 | 50 | 43 | 31 | ||
Recommend creating a smoke-free home environment | Always | 5 | 4.5 | 9 | 6.5 | 0.166 |
Usually | 4 | 3.6 | 15 | 11 | ||
Sometimes | 29 | 26 | 33 | 24 | ||
Rarely | 25 | 23 | 36 | 26 | ||
Never | 47 | 43 | 46 | 31 | ||
Asking patients about smoking increases the likelihood that they will quit. | Strongly disagree | 14 | 13 | 10 | 7.2 | 0.178 |
Disagree | 32 | 29 | 29 | 21 | ||
Neutral | 42 | 39 | 61 | 44 | ||
Agree | 18 | 17 | 32 | 23 | ||
Strongly agree | 3 | 2.8 | 7 | 5.0 | ||
It is difficult for me to get people to quit smoking. | Strongly disagree | 2 | 1.8 | 4 | 2.9 | 0.451 |
Disagree | 4 | 3.7 | 11 | 7.9 | ||
Neutral | 41 | 38 | 50 | 36 | ||
Agree | 45 | 41 | 60 | 43 | ||
Strongly agree | 17 | 16 | 14 | 10 | ||
Counseling patients about quitting is not an efficient use of my time | Strongly disagree | 5 | 4.6 | 6 | 4.3 | 0.293 |
Disagree | 28 | 26 | 51 | 37 | ||
Neutral | 48 | 44 | 50 | 36 | ||
Agree | 18 | 17 | 25 | 18 | ||
Strongly agree | 10 | 9.2 | 7 | 5.0 | ||
Patients appreciate it when I provide advice about quitting smoking. | Strongly disagree | 12 | 11 | 8 | 5.8 | 0.170 |
Disagree | 26 | 24 | 34 | 25 | ||
Neutral | 51 | 47 | 69 | 50 | ||
Agree | 13 | 12 | 25 | 18 | ||
Strongly agree | 7 | 6.4 | 3 | 2.2 | ||
Discussing smoking cessation improves my relationship with patients. | Strongly disagree | 17 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 0.594 |
Disagree | 28 | 26 | 46 | 33 | ||
Neutral | 50 | 46 | 61 | 44 | ||
Agree | 11 | 10 | 15 | 11 | ||
Strongly agree | 3 | 2.8 | 3 | 2.2 | ||
I feel uncomfortable asking patients whether they smoke. | Strongly disagree | 17 | 16 | 21 | 15 | 0.526 |
Disagree | 37 | 34 | 54 | 39 | ||
Neutral | 31 | 28 | 44 | 32 | ||
Agree | 21 | 19 | 16 | 12 | ||
Strongly agree | 4 | 3.6 | 4 | 2.9 | ||
As a nurse, I can play an important role in helping patients quit. | Strongly disagree | 6 | 5.5 | 3 | 2.2 | 0.633 |
Disagree | 11 | 10 | 18 | 13 | ||
Neutral | 44 | 40 | 54 | 39 | ||
Agree | 39 | 36 | 50 | 36 | ||
Strongly agree | 9 | 8.3 | 14 | 10 | ||
I need more training to help patients quit smoking. | Strongly disagree | 10 | 9.2 | 8 | 5.8 | 0.715 |
Disagree | 22 | 20 | 32 | 23 | ||
Neutral | 34 | 31 | 48 | 35 | ||
Agree | 29 | 27 | 38 | 27 | ||
Strongly agree | 14 | 12.8 | 13 | 9.4 | ||
I have insufficient time to counsel patients about quitting smoking. | Strongly disagree | 5 | 4.6 | 4 | 2.9 | 0.943 |
Disagree | 13 | 12 | 16 | 12 | ||
Neutral | 34 | 31 | 42 | 30 | ||
Agree | 36 | 33 | 51 | 37 | ||
Strongly agree | 21 | 19 | 26 | 19 | ||
I should take a more active role in helping patients to quit smoking. | Strongly disagree | 6 | 5.5 | 7 | 5.0 | 0.985 |
Disagree | 19 | 17 | 25 | 18 | ||
Neutral | 46 | 42 | 63 | 45 | ||
Agree | 30 | 28 | 35 | 25 | ||
Strongly agree | 8 | 7.3 | 9 | 6.5 | ||
Patients will be offended if I inquire about their smoking status. | Strongly disagree | 9 | 8.3 | 8 | 5.8 | 0.494 |
Disagree | 26 | 24 | 47 | 34 | ||
Neutral | 51 | 47 | 60 | 43 | ||
Agree | 20 | 18 | 20 | 14 | ||
Strongly agree | 3 | 2.8 | 4 | 2.9 | ||
Providing tobacco cessation counseling is important to our hospital even if only a few patients quit. | Strongly disagree | 3 | 2.8 | 5 | 3.6 | 0.732 |
Disagree | 8 | 7.3 | 9 | 6.5 | ||
Neutral | 45 | 41 | 53 | 38 | ||
Agree | 44 | 40 | 53 | 38 | ||
Strongly agree | 9 | 8.3 | 19 | 14 | ||
I have an obligation to advise patients on the health risks associated with tobacco use. | Strongly disagree | 6 | 5.5 | 3 | 2.2 | 0.315 |
Disagree | 14 | 13 | 14 | 10 | ||
Neutral | 46 | 42 | 51 | 37 | ||
Agree | 33 | 30 | 52 | 37 | ||
Strongly agree | 10 | 9.2 | 19 | 13.7 | ||
How many patients do you estimate have you counseled for smoking cessation over the past week ? | 0 | 75 | 68 | 79 | 57 | 0.160 |
1 to 2 | 25 | 23 | 45 | 32 | ||
3 to 5 | 4 | 3.6 | 10 | 7.2 | ||
More than 5 | 6 | 5.5 | 5 | 3.6 | ||
Nurses should set a good example by not smoking | Strongly disagree | 18 | 17 | 10 | 7.2 | < 0.001 |
Disagree | 19 | 18 | 11 | 8.0 | ||
Neutral | 27 | 25 | 47 | 34.1 | ||
Agree | 35 | 32 | 37 | 26.8 | ||
Strongly agree | 9 | 8.3 | 33 | 24 | ||
Nurses should be involved in actively helping patients to stop smoking | Strongly disagree | 9 | 8.3 | 3 | 2.2 | 0.118 |
Disagree | 11 | 10 | 9 | 6.5 | ||
Neutral | 41 | 378 | 55 | 40 | ||
Agree | 39 | 36 | 52 | 38 | ||
Strongly agree | 9 | 8.3 | 19 | 14 | ||
Nurses need additional training/skills in tobacco control | Strongly disagree | 11 | 10 | 7 | 5.1 | 0.235 |
Disagree | 10 | 9.3 | 11 | 8.0 | ||
Neutral | 36 | 33 | 53 | 38 | ||
Agree | 38 | 35 | 40 | 29 | ||
Strongly agree | 13 | 12 | 27 | 20 | ||
How important is it for nurses to be involved in tobacco control activities? | 1 – least important | 9 | 8.3 | 14 | 10 | 0.372 |
2 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 12 | ||
3 | 43 | 39 | 53 | 38 | ||
4 | 27 | 25 | 42 | 30 | ||
5 – the most important | 7 | 6.4 | 12 | 8.7 | ||
Compared to other disease prevention activities (e.g., nutrition, exercise, etc.), how important is it for nurses to be involved in tobacco control activities? | 1 – least important | 14 | 13 | 11 | 8.0 | 0.475 |
2 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 14 | ||
3 | 39 | 36 | 58 | 42 | ||
4 | 28 | 26 | 39 | 28 | ||
5 – the most important | 7 | 6.4 | 11 | 8.0 |