Section: Module 5: Lesson 2: Barriers to Tobacco Cessation | Prevention and Treatment of Tobacco Use | NextGenU.org
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Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Recognize common barriers to smoking cessation.
- Describe how stress and anxiety can become a barrier to smoking cessation.
- Describe how weight gain can be a barrier to smoking cessation.
- Describe how family and social circles can become a barrier to smoking cessation.
- Give examples of non-cigarette forms of tobacco and nicotine use.
- Summarize effectiveness of the treatment available for non-cigarette tobacco users.
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Required Learning Resources and Activities
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Read the abstract, introduction/background, discussion, and conclusion. (30 minutes)
Nicotine and Tobacco Research - 2018
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Read the abstract, introduction/background, discussion, and conclusion. (25 minutes)
BMC Public Health - 2019
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Read the full document. (23 minutes)
UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA HEART
INSTITUTE AND THE ADDICTION MEDICINE SERVICE, CENTRE FOR ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH - 2008 -
Read abstract, introduction/background, discussion, strengths and limitations, and conclusion. (21 minutes)
MDPI - 2019
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Read abstract, introduction/background, and discussion. (15 minutes)
medRxiv and bioRxiv - 2022
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Read the abstract, introduction/background, discussion, and conclusion. (60 minutes)
Tobacco Control - 2012
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In this activity, you will design a comprehensive treatment program for future patients. This program will focus on managing weight gain and stress during the tobacco cessation process.
Step 1: Decide on your preferred format/media to present your treatment program. You can use Slides (PowerPoint presentation), a piece of writing in a Blog format (with pictures included), a trifold, a video, an infographic for social media, etc.
Step 2: Develop a detailed treatment program that outlines strategies for managing potential weight gain and handling stress during a tobacco cessation attempt. Make sure to include the following elements:
- A brief overview of the program
- Specific strategies to counteract weight gain
- Stress management techniques
- A clear explanation of how these methods contribute to an effective tobacco cessation journey
Remember to consider:
- The program's comprehensiveness and clarity
- The relevance and effectiveness of the strategies included
- The usability of the program in real-world settings
Step 3: Post your treatment program on the course's discussion board for other learners to view. Click “add a new discussion topic” below, complete the fields, and paste a link to your product. If you're open to having your work showcased on our website and social media, include this in your post description.
Step 4: Though not required, you're encouraged to explore the treatment programs created by other learners. Engaging with these works can provide inspiration, offer new insights, and allow you to appreciate different creative approaches.
OPTIONAL Step 5: Interact (10 minutes)
If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”
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To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the attempt quiz button to respond to the questions.
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Recommended Additional Readings
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Read the abstract, introduction/background, discussion, and conclusion. (16 minutes)
NIH, PubMed - 2021
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Read the abstract, introduction/background, discussion and conclusion. (60 minutes)
Tobacco Control - 2012