Changes in Smoking Status and Behaviors After the First 10 Months of COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia

Article Substance Abuse

Exposure to health misinformation about COVID-19 and increased tobacco and alcohol use: a population-based survey in Hong Kong

Tzu Tsun Luk et al.

Summary: Exposure to misinformation that smoking and alcohol consumption can protect against COVID-19 was associated with self-reported increases in tobacco and alcohol use among Chinese individuals during the pandemic.

TOBACCO CONTROL (2021)

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COVID-19, smoking and inequalities: a study of 53 002 adults in the UK

Sarah E. Jackson et al.

Summary: Current smokers had a higher prevalence of self-reported confirmed COVID-19 infection, especially among those without post-16 qualifications. Smokers reported higher worries about COVID-19, but lower adherence to protective guidelines compared to non-smokers.

TOBACCO CONTROL (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Changes in Smoking Behaviour and Home-Smoking Rules during the Initial COVID-19 Lockdown Period in Israel

Yael Bar-Zeev et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased smoking behavior and quit attempts among adult smokers in Israel. Quitting during the pandemic was associated with higher education, not living with a smoker, and having underlying chronic conditions that increase the risk of COVID-19 complications. The government should use this opportunity to encourage smoking cessation and create smoke-free environments, especially during lockdown measures, while providing necessary mental and social support to smokers.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

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Article Psychiatry

Alcohol- and Cigarette-Use Related Behaviors During Quarantine and Physical Distancing Amid COVID-19 in Indonesia

Enjeline Hanafi et al.

Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia, alcohol and cigarette consumption did not significantly increase, showing similar trends to studies in other countries. Substance use mainly remained stable, with a small proportion of individuals amplifying their usage. These changes were correlated with policies but not with the practice of physical distancing.

FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY (2021)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Leveraging mobile phone surveys during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ecuador and Sri Lanka: Methods, timeline and findings

Rachael Phadnis et al.

Summary: Mobile phone surveys can provide real-time data to monitor the impact of interventions and quickly identify effective measures. Studies found high compliance with COVID-19 mitigation strategies in Ecuador and Sri Lanka, with MPS helping governments take rapid actions through data collection.

PLOS ONE (2021)

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The Effects of the Lockdown during the COVID-19 Pandemic on Alcohol and Tobacco Consumption Behavior in Germany

Anne Koopmann et al.

Summary: The study found that during the COVID-19 lockdown in Germany, 35.5% of the population reported an increase in alcohol consumption, while 45.8% reported an increase in smoking. Factors associated with increased alcohol consumption during lockdown included middle age, higher subjective stress due to the pandemic, lower agreement with the importance of restrictions, and consuming alcohol more than once per week before the lockdown. Increased smoking during lockdown was associated with higher subjective stress due to the pandemic.

EUROPEAN ADDICTION RESEARCH (2021)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Public Perception and Hand Hygiene Behavior During COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia

Ni Made Utami Dwipayanti et al.

Summary: The study revealed that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of respondents increased their hand hygiene practices, with factors such as gender, perceived susceptibility, and effectiveness being important predictors of hand hygiene practices. Social norms related to hand hygiene practices of friends and important people influence individual behaviors, suggesting that creating hand hygiene norms in the community could be an effective health promotion strategy.

FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

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Article Psychology, Clinical

How the COVID-19 pandemic impacts tobacco addiction: Changes in smoking behavior and associations with well-being

Haiyang Yang et al.

Summary: The study found that the coronavirus pandemic led to more individuals quitting smoking and significant reductions in cigarette consumption after the outbreak. There were disparities in smoking reduction based on gender, residency, and smoking history, with greater reductions associated with higher satisfaction with physical health and emotional well-being. Concerns about increased COVID-19 health risks due to smoking were a key factor in driving behavior change among smokers.

ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS (2021)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Smokers' cognitive and behavioural reactions during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic: Findings from the 2020 ITC Four Country Smoking and Vaping Survey

Shannon Gravely et al.

Summary: This study found that although nearly half of smokers considered quitting smoking because of COVID-19, the majority did not change their smoking behavior. Smokers were more likely to try quitting or reducing smoking if they were more concerned about the susceptibility and severity of COVID-19 related to smoking. Smokers in Australia were the least likely to reduce or attempt to quit smoking, possibly due to the significantly lower impact of COVID-19 during the early phase of the pandemic in that country.

PLOS ONE (2021)

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Changes in Tobacco Use During the 2020 COVID-19 Lockdown in New Zealand

Philip Gendall et al.

Summary: The study found that during the COVID-19 lockdown in New Zealand, nearly half of daily smokers reported an increase in cigarette consumption, with the increase being associated with loneliness and isolation. Most weekly smokers, on the other hand, reported no change or a slight decrease in smoking during the lockdown.

NICOTINE & TOBACCO RESEARCH (2021)

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Article Behavioral Sciences

The role of fear of COVID-19 in motivation to quit smoking and reductions in cigarette smoking: a preliminary investigation of at-risk cigarette smokers

Alexandra K. Gold et al.

Summary: The study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, fear of COVID-19 may have a greater impact on smokers' motivation to quit smoking and actual smoking patterns, while medical comorbidities may be more influential in motivating smoking cessation.

COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY (2021)

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