Exacerbations and duration of smoking abstinence are associated with the annual loss of FEV1 in individuals with PiZZ alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2017.05.011
Abstract: BACKGROUND Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a genetic disorder that is associated with a higher risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema. The annual declines in lung function (FEV1) and transfer factor of the… read more here.
Keywords: duration smoking; smoking abstinence; fev1; alpha antitrypsin ... See more keywords
Digital interventions for smoking abstinence: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials
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DOI: 10.1080/10550887.2022.2058300
Abstract: Abstract Objectives Technological advancements have improved patients’ health and clinical care through digital interventions. This study investigated the effects of digital interventions on smoking abstinence. Methods PubMed, the Cochrane Library, and Scopus were systematically searched… read more here.
Keywords: meta analysis; abstinence; digital interventions; interventions smoking ... See more keywords
Financial Incentives for Smoking Abstinence in Homeless Smokers: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
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DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntx178
Abstract: Introduction Three-quarters of homeless people smoke cigarettes. Financial incentives for smoking abstinence have appeared promising in nonexperimental studies of homeless smokers, but randomized controlled trial (RCT) data are lacking. Methods We conducted a pilot RCT… read more here.
Keywords: smoking abstinence; use; incentives smoking; financial incentives ... See more keywords
Improvement of Smoking Abstinence Rates With Increased Varenicline Dosage: A Propensity Score–Matched Analysis
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DOI: 10.1097/jcp.0000000000000829
Abstract: Purpose/Background It is unclear whether increasing the dose of varenicline beyond the standard dose of 2 mg/d would improve smoking abstinence. Methods We examined the effect of 3 mg/d of varenicline on smoking abstinence among… read more here.
Keywords: smoking abstinence; abstinence rates; propensity score; abstinence ... See more keywords
Smoking behaviours of Hong Kong Chinese hospitalised patients and predictors of smoking abstinence after discharge: a cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023965
Abstract: Objectives Patients admitted to hospitals represent an excellent teachable moment for smoking cessation, as they are required to abstain from tobacco use during hospitalisation. Nevertheless, smoking behaviours of hospitalised patients, and factors that lead to… read more here.
Keywords: smoking abstinence; hong kong; smoking behaviours; smoking ... See more keywords
Abstinence Rate, Adverse Events and Withdrawal Symptoms after Varenicline Use and Predicting Factors of Smoking Abstinence: A Multicentre Single-State Study in Malaysia
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19137757
Abstract: (1) Background: Varenicline is a widely prescribed agent in smoking cessation. However, the abstinence rate, the incidence of adverse events and withdrawal symptoms, have not been widely studied locally. This study aimed to determine the… read more here.
Keywords: varenicline; abstinence; withdrawal symptoms; adverse events ... See more keywords
Pain Severity and Smoking Abstinence Expectancies among Latinx Individuals Who Smoke Cigarettes: The Moderating Role of Perceived Discrimination
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20021079
Abstract: Latinx individuals experience significant health disparities related to smoking cessation in the United States (US). Although past works have consistently implicated pain in the maintenance of smoking behavior, limited research has examined the role of… read more here.
Keywords: pain severity; abstinence expectancies; pain; smoking abstinence ... See more keywords