Long term follow-up of a tobacco prevention and cessation program in cystic fibrosis patients

Authors

  • Juan Antonio Ortega-García Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca. Murcia, España
  • Joseph E. Perales Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca. Murcia, España
  • Alberto Cárceles-Álvarez Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca. Murcia, España
  • Miguel Felipe Sánchez-Sauco Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca. Murcia, España
  • Seiichi Villalona Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca. Murcia, España
  • Pedro Mondejar-López Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca. Murcia, España
  • María Dolores Pastor-Vivero Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca. Murcia, España
  • Pilar Mira Escolano Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca. Murcia, España
  • Diana Carolina James-Vega Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca. Murcia, España
  • Manuel Sánchez-Solís Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca. Murcia, España

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20882/adicciones.778

Keywords:

Environmental tobacco smoke, cystic fibrosis, smoking prevention and cessation

Abstract

This study evaluates the impact over time of a telephone-based intervention in tobacco cessation and prevention targeting patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) in the Mediterranean region of Murcia, Spain. We conducted an experimental prospective study with a cohort of CF patients using an integrative smoking cessation programme, between 2008 and 2013. The target population included family members and patients from the Regional CF unit. The study included an initial tobacco exposure questionnaire, measurement of lung function, urinary cotinine levels, anthropomorphic measures and the administered intervention at specific time intervals. Of the 88 patients tracked through follow-up, active smoking rates were reduced from 10.23% to 4.55% (p = 0.06). Environmental tobacco exposure was reduced in non-smoker patients from 62.03% to 36.90% (p < 0.01) during the five year follow-up. Significant reductions in the gradient of household tobacco smoke exposure were also observed with a decrease of 12.60%, from 31.65% (n = 25/79) to 19.05% (n = 16/84) in 2013 (p = <0.01). Cotinine was significantly correlated with both active and passive exposure (p<0.01) with a significant reduction of cotinine levels from 63.13 (28.58-97.69) to 20.56 (0.86-40.27) ng/ml (p<0.01). The intervention to significantly increase the likelihood of family quitting (smoke-free home) was 1.26 (1.05-1.54). Telephone based interventions for tobacco cessation and prevention is a useful tool when applied over time. Trained intervention professionals in this area are needed in the environmental health approach for the treatment of CF.

Author Biographies

Juan Antonio Ortega-García, Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca. Murcia, España

Unidad de Salud Medioambiental Pediátrica

Joseph E. Perales, Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca. Murcia, España

Unidad de Salud Medioambiental Pediátrica

Alberto Cárceles-Álvarez, Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca. Murcia, España

Unidad de Salud Medioambiental Pediátrica

Miguel Felipe Sánchez-Sauco, Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca. Murcia, España

Unidad de Salud Medioambiental Pediátrica

Seiichi Villalona, Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca. Murcia, España

Unidad de Salud Medioambiental Pediátrica

Pedro Mondejar-López, Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca. Murcia, España

Neumología Pediátrica y Fibrosis Quística

María Dolores Pastor-Vivero, Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca. Murcia, España

Neumología Pediátrica y Fibrosis Quística

Pilar Mira Escolano, Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca. Murcia, España

Área de Medicina Preventiva

Diana Carolina James-Vega, Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca. Murcia, España

Unidad de Salud Medioambiental Pediátrica

Manuel Sánchez-Solís, Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca. Murcia, España

Neumología Pediátrica y Fibrosis Quística

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Published

2016-03-02

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