Smoking prevention and cessation programme in cystic fibrosis: integrating an environmental health approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There have been several studies assessing the epidemiology and effects of tobacco smoke in the cystic fibrosis (CF) population, but few address the efforts of smoking cessation interventions. Our objective is to present one tobacco prevention and cessation programme targeting patients with CF in the Mediterranean region of Murcia (Spain).

Methods

All registered patients in the Regional CF unit (n=105) in 2008 were included in a cross-sectional and prospective uncontrolled study of tobacco use and exposure in CF patients using a baseline and 1-year follow-up. Target population includes both patients and other family members living at home. The study included an initial telephone questionnaire, measurement of lung function, urinary cotinine levels, and several telep

SUBMITTER: Ortega-Garcia JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3260390 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature