Smoking Cessation Opportunities for Diabetics in Florida and Maryland
Author Information
Author(s): Carter-Pokras Olivia D., Johnson Tammie M., Bethune Lisa A., Ye Cong, Chen Lu, Fried Jacquelyn L., Fiedler Robert
Primary Institution: University of Maryland College Park
Hypothesis
What are the smoking rates and healthcare service use among adults with diabetes in Florida and Maryland, and how do dentists contribute to smoking cessation efforts?
Conclusion
Dentists are not adequately advising patients with diabetes who smoke to quit, highlighting the need for better training and engagement in smoking cessation.
Supporting Evidence
- 15.7% of adults with diabetes in Florida and 11.6% in Maryland currently smoke.
- Most adults with diabetes who smoke and visit a doctor receive advice to quit, but less than half receive such advice from dentists.
- Two-thirds of smokers with diabetes who visited a dentist did not receive advice to quit smoking.
Takeaway
Many people with diabetes who smoke don't get help from their dentists to quit smoking, even though dentists can help them.
Methodology
Data from three state telephone surveys were analyzed to assess smoking prevalence and healthcare service use among adults with diabetes.
Potential Biases
Self-reported diabetes diagnosis may lead to inaccuracies in the data.
Limitations
The study relied on self-reported data and could not explore additional relevant questions due to the nature of the surveys.
Participant Demographics
Adults with diabetes from Florida and Maryland, with variations in age, education, income, and race/ethnicity.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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