Knowledge and perceptions of nicotine, smoking cessation and electronic nicotine delivery systems among physicians and pharmacists in a Swiss hospital group.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Despite the important role that healthcare professionals play in smoking cessation strategies, recent reports from several countries show misperceptions about nicotine, pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation and novel nicotine products, but little is known about such knowledge gaps among healthcare professionals in Switzerland.

Methods

This study involved a cross-sectional anonymous survey. Physicians and pharmacists from a large hospital group in Switzerland were invited in 2023 by e-mail to participate. The survey covered nicotine, smoking cessation, and knowledge of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS).

Results

Of the 2035 healthcare professionals contacted, 279 responded to the survey (14%). Fifty-three percent of participants identified as wome

SUBMITTER: Christen SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12288835 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature