Smokers can quit regardless of motivation stage in a worksite dmoking cessation programme in Malaysia by Yasin, Siti Munira, Retneswari, Masilamani, Moy, Foong Ming, Koh, David, Isahak, Marzuki

“…Here we aimed to explore the correlates of motivation and smoking abstinence and relapse in worksite smoking cessation programmes. Methods: This prospective cohort study involved employees from two major public universities in Malaysia. …”
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Factors influencing smoking behaviour changes during Ramadan among Malay male students by Ismail, Suriani, Mohd Zulkefli, Nor Afiah, Cheong, Sau Chung, Zainal, Mohamad Sulaiman

“…Introduction: Fasting during Ramadan provides an opportunistic setting for smoking cessation intervention. Smokers find it easy to cease smoking during Ramadan due to the religion, cultural and environmental influences. …”
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Effect of Ramadhan fasting on nicotine dependence among smokers by Zulkifley, Nuraisyah Hani, Ismail, Suriani, Abdul Manaf, Rosliza, Hamid, Zulkifley

“…The effects of smoking can be decreased by promoting smoking cessation. One of the approaches that provide opportunity for smoking cessation intervention is focusing on supportive environment that can be naturally found during the month of Ramadan where every Muslim is obligated to fast which includes abstaining from smoking. …”
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A cluster randomised controlled trial on effectiveness of carbon monoxide measurement feedback among college smoker : a study protocol by Kadir @ Shahar, Hayati, Abdul Manaf, Rosliza, Zainal Abidin, Muhammad Adil

“…Therefore, for the purpose of increasing smoking cessation among this group, the strategies that motivate them to quit smoking have to be reviewed. …”
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Best medical treatment for a symptomatic carotid artery stenosis Reply by Halliday, A, Peto, R, ACST Collaborators

“…For patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis, lifestyle changes (particularly smoking cessation) and triple medical therapy (with lipidlowering, antihypertensive, and antiplatelet drugs) substantially reduce, but do not eliminate, the annual risk of the carotid lesion causing a serious stroke. …”

Is nicotine replacement really ineffective? A reply to Stanley and Massey. by Hughes, J, Fanshawe, T, Stead, L

“…Drs Stanley and Massey 1 used a series of meta-regression analyses of the Cochrane Library review of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) for smoking cessation 2, 3 to estimate what the effectiveness of NRT would be if there were no publication, reporting and small sample bias. …”

Effects on abstinence of nicotine patch treatment prior to quitting smoking: a parallel, two-arm, pragmatic randomised trial by Aveyard, PN, Lindson, N, Hajek, P, Coleman, P, Munafo, M, Lewis, S

“… <h4>Objectives</h4> <p>Standard smoking cessation pharmacotherapy is recommended in the post-quit period, but may also facilitate abstinence if used prior to quitting. …”

If you quit smoking, this could happen to you: investigating framing and modeling effects in an anti-smoking serious game by Kim, Jihyun, Song, Hayeon, Merrill, Kelly, Jung, Younbo, Kwon, Remi Junghuem

“…Various interventions have been suggested to aid in smoking cessation. However, little is known about the effects of message framing in narratives embedded in serious games. …”
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Smoking is associated with higher risk of contracting bacterial infection and pneumonia, intensive care unit admission and death by Stattin, K, Eriksson, M, Frithiof, R, Kawati, R, Crockett, D, Hultström, M, Lipcsey, M

“…The risk of contracting and dying in infection and pneumonia increased in a dose-response manner with number of pack years smoked and decreased with years since smoking cessation. Conclusion: Smoking is associated with contracting and dying in any infection and pneumonia and the risk increases with pack years smoked, highlighting the importance of both primary prevention and smoking cessation.…”

Secondary prevention after myocardial infarction: How completely are research findings adopted in practice? by Dovey, S, Hicks, N, Lancaster, T, Volmink, J, Fowler, G, Neil, A, Mayou, R

“…Advice on physical activity was offered to 275 patients (45%), dietary advice to 172 (50% of patients with a total cholesterol concentration ≥ 5.5 mmol/l), and smoking cessation advice to 62 (37% of smokers). There were no differences in drug prescription rates between men and women, but women overall were significantly less likely to receive smoking cessation advice and older women, aged 60-79, were less likely to receive advice on physical activity. …”

Longer-term use of electronic cigarettes when provided as a stop smoking aid: systematic review with meta-analyses by Butler, AR, Lindson, N, Fanshawe, TR, Theodoulou, A, Begh, R, Hajek, P, McRobbie, H, Bullen, C, Notley, C, Rigotti, NA, Hartmann-Boyce, J

“…However, there is less certainty regarding how long people continue to use e-cigarettes after smoking cessation attempts. We set out to synthesise data on the proportion of people still using e-cigarettes or other study products at 6 months or longer in studies of e-cigarettes for smoking cessation. …”

Medical management of peripheral arterial disease by Adam, D, Bradbury, A, Gough, S

“…Most patients can be managed successfully with lifestyle modification, including smoking cessation and physical exercise, together with antiplatelet therapy and good control of blood pressure and cholesterol levels. …”

Studies of genetic influences on nicotine dependence utilising functional neuroimaging by David, S, David, Sean

“…<p>A major contributor to relapse following smoking cessation is nicotine craving triggered by environmental cues, such as the sight of a lighted cigarette. …”

Weight gain in smokers after quitting cigarettes: meta-analysis by Aubin, H, Farley, A, Lycett, D, Lahmek, P, Aveyard, P

“…</p><p> CONCLUSION: Smoking cessation is associated with a mean increase of 4-5 kg in body weight after 12 months of abstinence, and most weight gain occurs within three months of quitting. …”

Smoking is associated with higher risk of contracting bacterial infection and pneumonia, intensive care unit admission and death by Stattin, K, Eriksson, M, Frithiof, R, Kawati, R, Crockett, D, Hultström, M, Lipcsey, M

“…The risk of contracting and dying in infection and pneumonia increased in a dose-response manner with number of pack years smoked and decreased with years since smoking cessation.</p> <br> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Smoking is associated with contracting and dying in any infection and pneumonia and the risk increases with pack years smoked, highlighting the importance of both primary prevention and smoking cessation.…”

Early weight gain after stopping smoking: a predictor of overall large weight gain? A single-site retrospective cohort study by Pankova, A, Kralikova, E, Zvolska, K, Stepankova, L, Blaha, M, Ovesna, P, Aveyard, P

“…Weight was measured prior to smoking cessation and at each visit after quitting. <strong>Results</strong> The mean weight gain in the first month (n=763) was 0.79% (±2.03%), in the second month (n=646) was 1.49% (±2.58%), for the third month (n=566) 2.33% (±3.44%) and 4.1% (±5.31%) after 1-year follow-up (n=1050). …”

Empowering Malaysian dentists to tobacco dependence treatment conduct by Amer Nordin, Amer Siddiq, Abdul Kadir, R., Yahya, N.A., Zakaria, H., Abd Rashid, Rusdi, Habil, H.

“…In conclusion, the findings suggest that dentists have a strong potential to contribute significantly to providing smoking cessation treatment if adequately trained.…”

Health risk assessment of electronic cigarette use among adults in Klang Valley, Malaysia by Zulkifli, Aziemah, Zainal Abidin, Emilia, Zainol Abidin, Najihah, Praveena, Sarva Mangala, Mohd Ghazali, Hasanah, Amer Nordin, Amer Siddiq

“…Introduction: The electronic cigarette (EC) usage has raised public health concerns; whether its advantages to smokers as a potential smoking cessation aid have outweighed its negative health impacts among EC users. …”
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MOTIVASI MELALUI LAYANAN PESAN SINGKAT TELEPON SELULER PADA PERILAKU MEROKOK: Studi di Universitas Muhammadiyah Pontianak by , Abduh Ridha, , Dr. Dra. Ira Paramastri, M.Si.

“…Objective: To identify effect of smoking cessation motivation message through short messages to self-efficacy…”

Diagnosis and management of adult asthma by Haldar, P, Pavord, I

“…Important non-pharmacological measures include patient education, avoidance of triggers and smoking cessation. Pharmacological management involves the stepwise titration of β-agonist bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroids according to symptoms. …”