Prisoners' Attitudes Towards Smoking and Cessation in Poland
Author Information
Author(s): Sieminska Alicja, Jassem Ewa, Konopa Krzysztof
Primary Institution: Medical University of Gdansk
Hypothesis
What are the smoking habits and attitudes towards smoking cessation among Polish male prisoners?
Conclusion
The prevalence of cigarette smoking among Polish prisoners is high, but many smokers attempt to quit and should be supported.
Supporting Evidence
- 81% of the subjects were smokers.
- 75% of smokers had attempted to quit smoking in the past.
- Stress was reported as an important factor in prompting smoking by 77% of participants.
Takeaway
Most prisoners in Poland smoke cigarettes, but many want to quit and need help to do so.
Methodology
An anonymous questionnaire was distributed among 944 male inmates, with 907 meeting the inclusion criteria.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported data and lack of ethical oversight.
Limitations
The study did not obtain ethical approval prior to data collection as it was for internal program development.
Participant Demographics
907 male prisoners aged 17 to 62 years, mean age 32.3 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.0001
Statistical Significance
p<0.0001
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