Investigating the association between recorded smoking cessation interventions and smoking cessation in people living with cardiovascular disease using UK general practice data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Smoking significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), yet quitting smoking after diagnosis of CVD can mitigate further negative impacts. However, encouraging smoking cessation remains a challenge for General Practitioners (GPs) with concerns regarding mental health. Since 2004, the UK's Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) incentivises GP smoking cessation support. Despite this, a significant proportion of individuals diagnosed with CVD continue to smoke after diagnosis. This study aims to investigate the frequencies and types of smoking cessation interventions offered to people with CVD (defined as coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke), with and without mental illness, and assess their association with successful cessation.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Wu AD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12044739 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature