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Research Paper | Public Health | Maldives | Volume 13 Issue 8, August 2024 | Rating: 5.2 / 10
Follow Up Status and Characteristics of Tobacco Users in an Urban Primary Healthcare Setup in Male, Maldives
Abstract: Objective: To explore follow up status, quit rates, and nicotine replacement therapy NRT usage among tobacco users attending the tobacco cessation clinic at an Urban Primary Healthcare Center Dhamanaveshi from 2017 to 2023. Methods: A retrospective quantitative descriptive survey was conducted using secondary data from 544 tobacco cessation assessment forms. Results: Among 544 tobacco users, 90.8% were male, and 52.4% had no follow up visits post initial assessment. About 30% of follow ups were via phone, and 17.6% were physical visits. Less than a quarter of users quit, and a smaller number relapsed. Conclusion: Establishing a proper follow up mechanism is crucial for improving quit rates among tobacco users.
Keywords: follow up, nicotine replacement therapy, behavioral counseling, behavioral education, NRT
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 8, August 2024,
Pages: 141 - 147