Hasim Boyaci Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Rehabilitation, Addiction, Addictive substances,disease diagnosis,Substance Abuse and Psychiatric Disorders,Training and Program Evaluation,
Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pulmonary Diseases, Kocaeli, Turkey
Hasim Boyaci is currently working in Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pulmonary Diseases, Kocaeli, Turkey also interested in different medical diseases and terminologies and also have keen interest in their treatment.
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Author(s): Fusun Yildiz, Serap Argun Baris, Hasim Boyaci, and Ilknur Basyigit
Knowledge Level of Kocaeli’s Population Regarding Smoking and Smoking Cessation
Background: A questionnaire was designed and administered to people living in Kocaeli province, Turkey, in order to determine their level of knowledge about smoking before the initiation of a social responsibility project aimed at increasing the smoking cessation rates in Kocaeli. Material-Method: The sample selection was made on the basis of the population sizes of 12 counties in Kocaeli province; participants over the age of 18 completed the questionnaire over the phone. Results: A total of 2721 participants were included in the study. It was found that the knowledge level about smoking... view more»