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Situational analysis of the smoking cessation program in a Brazilian capital during the COVID-19 pandemic

Smoking is a public health problem associated with high morbimortality. Smoking cessation services, although effective, have limited reach and have been compromised by the pandemic. This study aimed to analyze the care for smokers in Joao Pessoa (PB), Brazil, during the COVID-19 pandemic. A descript...

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Published in:Ciência & saude coletiva 2023-08, Vol.28 (8), p.2377-2384
Main Authors: Cicera Macedo, Kalina, Fernandes Braga, Joao Euclides, Teles de Souza, Thais, Soares Ribeiro, Vinicius, Torelli Reis, Walleri Christini
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Language:eng ; por
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Summary:Smoking is a public health problem associated with high morbimortality. Smoking cessation services, although effective, have limited reach and have been compromised by the pandemic. This study aimed to analyze the care for smokers in Joao Pessoa (PB), Brazil, during the COVID-19 pandemic. A descriptive, exploratory, and quantitative study was conducted in two phases: a survey of health indicators and an evaluation of sociodemographic profiles of professionals and service clients during the study years. Seven professionals, smoking group coordinators, and 20 clients participated in the research. The results showed low program coverage, with a declining number of smokers treated during the pandemic, down from 419 in 2019 to 129 in 2020. Interviews identified the program's positive aspects and limitations, good effectiveness, and low access, especially in primary health care. Tobacco consumption and risk reduction strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic originated from services and professionals involved. We can conclude that the National Tobacco Control Program has an incipient implementation in primary health care in this region and that the number of services offered was reduced during the pandemic, decreasing demand and actions.
ISSN:1413-8123
1678-4561
DOI:10.1590/1413-81232023288.07082023EN