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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021

Predictors of Adherence to Smoking Cessation Medications among Current and Ex-Smokers in Australia: Findings from a National Cross-Sectional Survey.

Amanual Getnet Mersha, Michelle Kennedy, Parivash Eftekhari, Gillian Sandra Gould

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Article in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 9 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People Who Smoke and Want to Quit-A Cohort Profile From the Koori Quit Pack study.Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco · 2025
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  3. Predictors of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Adherence: Mixed-Methods Research With a Convergent Parallel Design.Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine · 2024
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  4. Attitudes and practices of health care providers towards improving adherence to smoking cessation medications in Australia: A descriptive study.Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals · 2023
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4 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Amanual Getnet MershaSchool of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-1183-8517
Michelle KennedySchool of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-9691-068X
Parivash EftekhariSchool of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.
Gillian Sandra GouldFaculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450, Australia.
Hunter Medical Research Institute · AUSouthern Cross University · AUUniversity of Newcastle Australia · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAdherence to smoking cessation medications (SCMs) improve the rate of successful quitting. This study aimed to evaluate the level of adherence to SCMs and associated factors among smokers and ex-smokers in Australia.

methodA cross-sectional study using an online survey was conducted in Australia. Descriptive statistics were used to present the overall characteristics of participants. Cross-tabulation with Pearson's chi-square test was performed to evaluate the possible associations between factors. To explore barriers and facilitators of adherence to SCMs, logistic regressions were conducted.

resultsAmong 201 participants, 57 (28.4%) were found to be adherent to SCMs. The odds of being adherent were found to be higher among participants with good social support (AOR = 3.28, 95% CI of 2.30-6.27). Participants who did not experience anxiety symptoms had higher odds of being adherent to SCMs as compared to smokers who had anxiety symptoms (AOR = 4.41, 95% CI of 3.64-14.68). Having previous experience of using SCMs improved adherence four-fold (AOR = 3.87, 95% CI of 1.11-13.44). Level of nicotine dependence showed a direct association with adherence (AOR = 3.53, 95% CI of 1.40-8.95). Not relapsing while on the medications improved adherence (AOR = 2.88, 95% CI of 1.21-6.88).

conclusionIn a study of smokers and ex-smokers in Australia, the self-reported level of adherence to SCMs was found to be low. Adherence was associated with social, psychological, and medication-related factors. Smoking cessation interventions are recommended to include strategies that can address medication adherence.

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Smoking CessationTobacco Use DisorderCross-Sectional StudiesEx-SmokersHumansTobacco Use Cessation Devicesadherencecigarettequittingsmokingsmoking cessation medications

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PMID34831981
PMCPMC8619677
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