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Knowledge Level of Kocaeli�s Population Regarding Smoking and Smoking Cessation

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»

DOI: 10.4172/2324-9005.1000123

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