THE CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK IN IMPROVING ANTI-SMOKING STRATEGIES IN MALAYSIA

Received 2020-01-23; Accepted 2021-01-07; Published 2021-09-15

Authors

  • Mohamad Helmy Jaafar Department of Basic Medical Sciences for Nursing, Kulliyyah of Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia, Bandar Indera Mahkota, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
  • Normalina Alias Department of Basic Medical Sciences for Nursing, Kulliyyah of Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia, Bandar Indera Mahkota, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
  • Afzan Mat Yusof Department of Basic Medical Sciences for Nursing, Kulliyyah of Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia, Bandar Indera Mahkota, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
  • Muhammad Lokman Md Isa Department of Basic Medical Sciences for Nursing, Kulliyyah of Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia, Bandar Indera Mahkota, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22452/jummec.vol24no2.4

Keywords:

Conceptual Model, Anti-smoking Campaign, Health Care Providers, Smoking Cessation Clinics

Abstract

This paper proposes a conceptual model for establishing a new approach to improvise anti-smoking strategies. The Tobacco Control programme under the World Health Organization (WHO) has established MPOWER measures to be applied globally. Although numerous approaches have been implemented, there is a knowledge gap pertaining to the positive impact of these strategies. Therefore, analyzing current approaches and establishing new strategies will be beneficial for the tobacco control movement. The proposed model has been adapted from the Medical Research Council (MRC), United Kingdom framework for complex interventions which can be used as reference for researchers to develop a new initiative or strategy for tobacco control. This proposed model incorporates three phases, which are (i) Phase 1: To identify factors influencing stop smoking desires and their successfulness among “specific location” population, (ii) Phase 2: To analyse available smoking cessation strategies globally using systematic review, and (iii) Phase 3: To develop new potential tools/products/guidelines for anti-smoking promotions based on Phase 1 and 2. The novelty of this concept in developing anti-smoking strategies is the incorporation of local needs in Phase 1. This research may contribute significantly to stop or quit smoking behavior among Malaysians. At the end of this study, researchers will be able to recommend new and/or adapted tools/products/guidelines based on the framework discussed. Also, government regulations regarding cigarettes should be properly reviewed in order to achieve more significant results whilst minimizing expenses for anti-smoking campaigns.

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Published

2021-09-15

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