Smoking in films is a common and well documented cause of youth smoking experimentation uptake hence significant health hazard. The extent exposure young people to tobacco imagery television programming has date been far less investigated. We have therefore measured the which content occurs prime time UK television, estimated youth.The occurrence tobacco, categorised as actual use, implied paraphernalia, other reference brand appearances or any these, occurring all broadcasting on five most...

<h3>Background</h3> Tobacco promotion is now tightly restricted in the UK and many other countries, but tobacco imagery including brand appearances media remain potentially powerful drivers of smoking uptake among children young people. The extent to which specific products have appeared most popular films viewed over 20 years has been measured, relation year release, age certification allocated film by British Board Film Classification (BBFC), country origin characteristics....

Despite the benefits of quitting smoking for those who have cancer, including improved health outcomes and reduced therapeutic toxicities, it is unclear how many people are supported in quit attempts during this time. Variations availability provision cessation (SC) services reported, with little understanding challenges solutions. This co-designed study aimed to understand perspectives care professionals (HCPs) working oncology settings engage SC practices identify recommendations...

Exposure to alcohol consumption and product imagery in films is associated with increased among young people, but the extent which exposure also occurs through television not clear. We have measured occurrence of prime-time broadcasting on UK free-to-air channels. Occurrence (actual use, implied brand appearances or other reference alcohol) was all five most popular stations between 6 10 p.m. during 3 weeks 2010, by 1-min interval coding. Alcohol occurred over 40% broadcasts, commonly soap...

There is growing evidence that smoking cessation (SC) improves outcomes following diagnosis of cancer. Notwithstanding adverse outcomes, a significant number those diagnosed with cancer continue to smoke. Our objective was document the SC services provided for patients by specialist adult hospitals across Ireland, country stated tobacco endgame goal. A cross-sectional survey based on recent national clinical guidelines used determine care delivery eight hospitals, and one radiotherapy...

Abstract Background While much progress has been made in reducing tobacco use many countries, both active and passive smoking remain challenges. The benefits of cessation are universally recognized, the hospital setting is an ideal where smokers can access services as admission be a cue to action. Consistent delivery good quality care across health important focus for harm use, especially among continued smokers. Aims Our objective was document medication support provided by specialist adult...

Abstract Background Developing an intervention to support people who smoke and have cancer is a complex public health issue. Inclusive research development fundamental, with funding agencies guidance emphasising the inclusion of patient involvement (PPI). PPI means involving ‘experts by experience’ (EBE) as partners rather than participants. Limited evidence engagement exists in published literature. This study aimed embed across co-design phases developing smoking cessation (SC) pathway for...

Whilst many countries have introduced legislation prohibiting tobacco advertising and sponsorship, references to continue appear in the media. This study quantified characterized smoking content popular women's magazines. The 10 top weekly 5 monthly magazines most among 15–34 year olds Britain published over a 3-month period were included. A analysis was conducted for both written visual content. In 146 magazines, there 310 instances of content, majority which positive towards smoking....

Despite the unfavorable outcomes associated with continued smoking, a substantial proportion of patients cancer continue to smoke after diagnosis. However, limited use smoking cessation (SC) interventions has been reported. This study explored perceptions who smoke/recently quit regarding SC. Semistructured phone/Zoom/Webex interviews were conducted 25 participants attending four Irish hospitals current smokers or had at/after their Thematic analysis was used analyze data. A total key themes...

St Vincent's University Hospital (SVUH) has a comprehensive smoking management programme and since 1997 conducted periodic surveys of inpatients, outpatients, staff visitors to establish prevalence associated attitudes towards the hospital's smoke-free campus policy pioneered in 2009. We report trends describe also online community stop course (SSC) developed more recently response COVID-19. A questionnaire examining status was administered by census quota or random sub-sample staff, with...

Smoking among cancer patients leads to poorer outcomes, yet many continue smoking. As part of a feasibility study smoking cessation for in Ireland, rates were reviewed. Hospital Inpatient Enquiry (HIPE) data on the status discharges with diagnosis (overall, breast, lung, cervical and head neck cancer) used (2014–2018). During 2014–2017, current increased overall (10.5–11.7%) lung (24.7–27.2%), then decreased 11.4% 24.1%, respectively, 2018. Current during 2014–2018 (11–19.8%) initially...

Abstract Calorie posting is now policy in hospitals Ireland and restaurants will be required to display calorie counts on menus by end of 2019. The Health Promotion, Dietetics Catering teams worked together introduce a traffic light system (TLS) for all foodstuffs available the staff canteen large University teaching hospital Dublin, Ireland. A launch took place September 2018. aim this study was determine perception TLS. One month after launch, 343 members were surveyed using short...

<h3>Background</h3> Despite the well-recognised harms of smoking following a cancer diagnosis, rates remain high, with reported suboptimal uptake cessation (SC) services by patients. This study explored patient perspectives regarding SC. <h3>Methods</h3> Semi-structured interviews were conducted 25 patients (from lung, breast, cervical, head &amp; neck general oncology services) attending four specialist hospitals in Ireland, who current smokers or had quit at/after diagnosis cancer....

Abstract Background St Vincent's University Hospital (SVUH), a major hospital in Dublin, Ireland pioneered smoke-free campus policy 2009; pre/post this intervention it conducted periodic surveys of patients, staff &amp; visitors for smoking prevalence and attitudes. As rates decline nationally Ireland, is important to monitor trends at-risk groups, including lower socioeconomic status (SES). Methods Repeat questionnaires were administered by census inpatients, quota or random sub-sample...

<h3>Background</h3> Restaurants in Ireland will be required by law to display calorie counts on menus end of 2019 as part the strategy combat obesity. Such initiatives are not always systematically evaluated. As current National Healthy policy initiative, since September 2018 introduction posting hospitals is now Health Service Executive (HSE) also. The purpose promote awareness and increase consumption healthier food drink choices amongst HSE staff public using visiting healthcare...

<h3>Background</h3> In September 2020, in-person smoking cessation courses, running for many years at St Vincent's University Hospital, were converted to online delivery due COVID-19. The which normally held in person the early evening, directed patients and members of hospital catchment area community. difficulties forming supportive networks lack carbon monoxide monitoring motivation when developing an 'ex-smoker' identity initial concerns with move online. aim this study was compare...

<h3>Background</h3> Despite the progress made in smoking reduction Ireland, remains a challenge, particularly cancer patients where post-diagnosis has detrimental impacts on treatment and survival. This audit was of existing hospital cessation services (SCS) for all (including cancer) at eight specialist adult hospitals (tertiary referral university hospitals) one radiotherapy hospital. <h3>Methods</h3> An conducted online, completed by (SC)/health promotion officers each 2021, with...

Abstract Background The benefits of smoking cessation (SC) for cancer patients are widely recognised. However, there has been a limited emphasis on SC in this context and it continues to be challenge patients. As part larger feasibility study aiming develop structured pathway Ireland, qualitative explored the practices, experiences opinions oncology healthcare professionals (HCPs). Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 HCPs from lung, breast, cervical, head neck general...

Abstract Background Population smoking rates are falling in Ireland, however many cancer patients continue post diagnosis, despite its association with poorer treatment and clinical outcomes. As part of a feasibility study cessation for review was undertaken. Methods The Hospital Inpatient Enquiry system (HIPE), national database which collects administrative, demographic &amp; data on discharges from public hospitals provided (2014-2018) status adult diagnosis (overall, breast, lung,...