Smoking Behavior Among Physicians in Yerevan, Armenia
Author Information
Author(s): Paul C Perrin, Ray M Merrill, Lindsay Gordon B
Primary Institution: Brigham Young University
Hypothesis
What is the smoking prevalence among physicians in Yerevan, Armenia, and how do their smoking behaviors and knowledge about health outcomes influence their interactions with patients?
Conclusion
Smoking prevalence is high among physicians in Yerevan, and many smoke in the presence of their patients, which affects their counseling practices.
Supporting Evidence
- 55.3% of male physicians and 17.3% of female physicians in Yerevan are current smokers.
- 52.7% of male physicians have smoked in front of patients.
- Only 35.3% of physicians felt well prepared to assist patients to quit smoking.
- Physicians who smoke are less likely to ask their patients about their smoking behavior.
Takeaway
Many doctors in Yerevan smoke, and this can make it harder for them to help their patients quit smoking.
Methodology
A cross-sectional, self-administered, anonymous survey was conducted among 12 healthcare facilities in Yerevan.
Potential Biases
Underreporting of smoking behaviors may have occurred due to social desirability bias.
Limitations
Selection bias may have occurred due to reliance on hospital administrators for questionnaire distribution.
Participant Demographics
Mean age of participants was 43.5 years, with 42.1% men and 55.9% women.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.0001
Confidence Interval
95% CI not specified
Statistical Significance
p<0.0001
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