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View article: Legal and Illegal Sources of Cannabis in Germany Shortly After Legalisation
Legal and Illegal Sources of Cannabis in Germany Shortly After Legalisation Open
The aim of this study is to examine cannabis sources shortly after the legalisation of recreational cannabis possession and cultivation and liberalisation of medical cannabis prescription in Germany in 2024. In a cross-sectional survey, pa…
View article: Reimbursement of pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation in the context of brief general practitioner advice: A cluster-randomised pilot study in the HAFO.NRW primary care research network in Germany
Reimbursement of pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation in the context of brief general practitioner advice: A cluster-randomised pilot study in the HAFO.NRW primary care research network in Germany Open
Objective This study aimed to harness the potential of primary care for effective smoking cessation by piloting the effectiveness of providing free pharmacotherapy within the framework of brief general practitioner counseling. Methods In a…
View article: What proportion of people who use cannabis in Germany have spoken with their general practitioner about their consumption? A repeated cross-sectional representative population survey
What proportion of people who use cannabis in Germany have spoken with their general practitioner about their consumption? A repeated cross-sectional representative population survey Open
View article: Waterpipe and Co-Use of Inhaled Nicotine and Tobacco Products: Findings from a Population-Based Cross-Sectional Household Survey in Germany
Waterpipe and Co-Use of Inhaled Nicotine and Tobacco Products: Findings from a Population-Based Cross-Sectional Household Survey in Germany Open
Introduction This study aims to provide prevalence data on dual-use (one additional product) and poly-use (two or more products) of inhaled nicotine and tobacco products (cigarettes, e-cigarettes and/or heated tobacco products (HTP)) among…
View article: Associations of leisure time and occupational physical activity with tobacco smoking and dual use of e-cigarettes among adults – a representative cross-sectional survey in Germany
Associations of leisure time and occupational physical activity with tobacco smoking and dual use of e-cigarettes among adults – a representative cross-sectional survey in Germany Open
Background Physical inactivity and tobacco smoking are risk factors for chronic diseases, and the combination of both further increase health risks. While leisure time physical activity (LTPA) improves cardiovascular health and is associat…
View article: Waterpipe use in Germany (2018 – 2024): Prevalence and sociodemographic differences in age of initiation
Waterpipe use in Germany (2018 – 2024): Prevalence and sociodemographic differences in age of initiation Open
WP use increased from 2018 - 2020, stabilised from 2020 - 2022, and then decreased until 2024. Median initiation age was 18, with males and people with lower income starting at a younger age. Targeted public health interventions, focusing …
View article: Rauchverhalten in Deutschland: ein Vergleich verschiedener bundesweiter Studien
Rauchverhalten in Deutschland: ein Vergleich verschiedener bundesweiter Studien Open
Zusammenfassung: Zielsetzung: Ziel ist es, potenzielle methodische Einflüsse auf die Schätzung der bundesweiten Rauchprävalenz zu beschreiben. Es werden vier national repräsentative Studien zum Rauchverhalten in Deutschland verglichen: der…
View article: Heated tobacco product use prevalence and temporal trends among the German population: a series of representative cross-sectional household surveys, 2018–2023
Heated tobacco product use prevalence and temporal trends among the German population: a series of representative cross-sectional household surveys, 2018–2023 Open
Objectives Heated tobacco products (HTPs) are electronic devices that heat tobacco instead of burning it to produce an inhalable aerosol. This study aimed to investigate usage patterns, sociodemographic and socioeconomic factors, as well a…
View article: Identifying relevant intersections in relation to motivation and attempt to stop smoking by using a combination of methods to develop robust predictive models and resampling techniques: A cross‐sectional study of the German population
Identifying relevant intersections in relation to motivation and attempt to stop smoking by using a combination of methods to develop robust predictive models and resampling techniques: A cross‐sectional study of the German population Open
Aims To illustrate robust intersections of co‐occurring factors for two predictors of smoking cessation, motivation to stop smoking (MTSS) and past year‐quit attempts (QA), by using means to develop robust predictive models such as bootstr…
View article: Physical activity advice from general practitioners in Germany: Findings from a cross-sectional population survey of individuals with chronic ischemic heart disease (OptiCor study)
Physical activity advice from general practitioners in Germany: Findings from a cross-sectional population survey of individuals with chronic ischemic heart disease (OptiCor study) Open
Objectives: The current German treatment guideline for chronic ischemic heart disease (IHD) recommends that general practitioners (GPs) deliver brief advice on physical activity (PA) to IHD patients. Such advice consists of at least three …
View article: Drink-Driving and its Associations with Sociodemographic Characteristics and Alcohol Consumption in Germany
Drink-Driving and its Associations with Sociodemographic Characteristics and Alcohol Consumption in Germany Open
Aims: To assess the prevalence of drink-driving among adults in Germany and subgroups, and potential associations with sociodemographic or drinking characteristics. Methodology: Cross-sectional population survey of 5,153 respondents aged 1…
View article: Optimising the treatment of chronic ischemic heart disease by training general practitioners to deliver very brief advice on physical activity (OptiCor): protocol of the systematic development and evaluation of a complex intervention
Optimising the treatment of chronic ischemic heart disease by training general practitioners to deliver very brief advice on physical activity (OptiCor): protocol of the systematic development and evaluation of a complex intervention Open
View article: Disposable e‐cigarettes: Prevalence of use in Germany from 2016 to 2023 and associated user characteristics
Disposable e‐cigarettes: Prevalence of use in Germany from 2016 to 2023 and associated user characteristics Open
Aims To provide data on prevalence and trends in the use of different types of e‐cigarettes (disposable, pod, tank) in Germany (a country with high smoking prevalence of approximately 30%) from 2016 to 2023, and to analyse the characterist…
View article: 45 Optimising the management of chronic ischemic heart disease by training general practitioners to deliver very brief advice on physical activity (OptiCor)
45 Optimising the management of chronic ischemic heart disease by training general practitioners to deliver very brief advice on physical activity (OptiCor) Open
Purpose The German treatment guideline “chronic ischemic/coronary heart disease (IHD)” recommends that general practitioners (GPs) deliver advice on physical activity (PA) to IHD patients. This recommendation is inadequately implemented, o…
View article: 99 Delivery of advice on physical activity by general practitioners in Germany: a cross-sectional population survey in people with chronic ischemic heart disease (OptiCor study)
99 Delivery of advice on physical activity by general practitioners in Germany: a cross-sectional population survey in people with chronic ischemic heart disease (OptiCor study) Open
Purpose The current German treatment guideline “chronic ischemic heart disease (IHD)” recommends that general practitioners (GPs) deliver advice on physical activity (PA) to patients with IHD. Such advice is particularly effective in motiv…
View article: Correspondence
Correspondence Open
View article: Physical activity and tobacco smoking in the German adult population
Physical activity and tobacco smoking in the German adult population Open
Background Physical inactivity and tobacco smoking remain leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In Germany, smoking prevalence is high at around 30% and only 45% achieve the World Health Organization recommendation for physi…
View article: What proportion of cannabis users in Germany have spoken with their general practitioner about their consumption? A repeated cross-sectional representative population survey
What proportion of cannabis users in Germany have spoken with their general practitioner about their consumption? A repeated cross-sectional representative population survey Open
Introduction: On 1st of April 2024 a law on cannabis legislation entered into force in Germany. Henceforth, a rise in cannabis consumption rates and consequently cannabis related health impacts is expected. Preventive measures are only pos…
View article: Implementierung der Tabakentwöhnung in den Workflow des Lungenkrebsscreenings in Deutschland
Implementierung der Tabakentwöhnung in den Workflow des Lungenkrebsscreenings in Deutschland Open
Zusammenfassung Sowohl die Tabakentwöhnung als auch ein Low-dose-CT-Screening bei Risikopersonen senken die lungenkrebsspezifische Mortalität und die Gesamtmortalität. Im Rahmen eines nationalen Screeningprogramms zur Früherkennung von Lun…
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View article: Associations between Tobacco Smoking and Self-Reported SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 Infections, Disease Severity, and Duration in the German Population
Associations between Tobacco Smoking and Self-Reported SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 Infections, Disease Severity, and Duration in the German Population Open
Background: Our aim was to assess, in the general German population, the association between tobacco smoking status and self-reported SARS-CoV-2 infection, COVID-19 symptom severity, and symptom duration. Methods: Cross-sectional household…
View article: Cannabis use in Germany: Frequency, routes of administration, and co-use of inhaled nicotine or tobacco products
Cannabis use in Germany: Frequency, routes of administration, and co-use of inhaled nicotine or tobacco products Open
Smoking remains the predominant form of using cannabis-especially among younger users, who are at greatest risk of cannabis-related consequences. The true prevalence of cannabis use may have been underestimated in our study, however, as no…
View article: Optimising the treatment of chronic ischemic heart disease by training general practitioners to deliver very brief advice on physical activity (OptiCor): protocol of the systematic development and evaluation of a complex intervention
Optimising the treatment of chronic ischemic heart disease by training general practitioners to deliver very brief advice on physical activity (OptiCor): protocol of the systematic development and evaluation of a complex intervention Open
Background: Chronic ischemic heart disease (IHD) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Physical activity (PA) is an effective secondary preventive strategy in IHD management. The German IHD treatment guideline recommends…
View article: Gesundheitsbezogene Lebensqualität von Tabakraucher:innen in der hausärztlichen Versorgung: Zusammenhänge mit soziodemografischen Merkmalen, Rauchverhalten und Rauchstopp
Gesundheitsbezogene Lebensqualität von Tabakraucher:innen in der hausärztlichen Versorgung: Zusammenhänge mit soziodemografischen Merkmalen, Rauchverhalten und Rauchstopp Open
Zusammenfassung Hintergrund Tabakrauchen geht mit einer Verschlechterung der gesundheitsbezogenen Lebensqualität (gLQ) einher. Tabakentwöhnung kann die gLQ deutlich verbessern. Ziel der vorliegenden Arbeit war es, Zusammenhänge zwischen so…
View article: Are people interested in receiving advice from their general practitioner on how to protect their health during heatwaves? A survey of the German population
Are people interested in receiving advice from their general practitioner on how to protect their health during heatwaves? A survey of the German population Open
Objective Climate change increases the frequency, intensity and length of heatwaves, which puts a particular strain on the health of vulnerable population groups. General practitioners (GPs) could reach these people and provide advice on p…
View article: Tabakentwöhnung bei COPD
Tabakentwöhnung bei COPD Open
Zusammenfassung Tabakabhängigkeit ist eine häufige Komorbidität bei Patient*innen mit COPD (englisch: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) und hat einen negativen Effekt auf den Verlauf der Erkrankung. Eine klinisch relevante Verbesserun…
View article: Die Medienkampagne „Deine Chance“
Die Medienkampagne „Deine Chance“ Open
Zusammenfassung: Zielsetzung: In 2021 wurde die bundesweite Medienkampagne „Deine Chance“ der damaligen Beauftragten der Bundesregierung für Sucht- und Drogenfragen und des Bundesministeriums für Gesundheit durchgeführt, um Raucherinnen un…
View article: Correspondence
Correspondence Open
View article: Attempts to quit smoking, use of smoking cessation methods, and associated characteristics among COPD patients
Attempts to quit smoking, use of smoking cessation methods, and associated characteristics among COPD patients Open
View article: Prevalence and characteristics of hazardous and harmful drinkers receiving general practitioners’ brief advice on and support with alcohol consumption in Germany: results of a population survey
Prevalence and characteristics of hazardous and harmful drinkers receiving general practitioners’ brief advice on and support with alcohol consumption in Germany: results of a population survey Open
Objective The German treatment guideline on alcohol-related disorders recommends that general practitioners (GPs) offer brief advice on, and support with, reducing alcohol consumption to hazardous (at risk for health events) and harmful (e…