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Smoke-free New Zealand Prisons Stephanie Muir RN MN

Smoke-free New Zealand Prisons Stephanie Muir RN MN. New Zealand prisons became smoke-free July 1 st 2011. First country in the world to do so. Aim of the study was to explore changes in health perceptions of men in prison following a smoking cessation programme. Design:

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Smoke-free New Zealand Prisons Stephanie Muir RN MN

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  1. Smoke-free New Zealand Prisons Stephanie Muir RN MN

  2. New Zealand prisons became smoke-free July 1st 2011. First country in the world to do so.

  3. Aim of the study was to explore changes in health perceptions of men in prison following a smoking cessation programme

  4. Design: 2 separate lung age tests In depth structured interviews + A quality of life questionnaire (SF-36)+

  5. Method Lung age tests compared 2 units prior to and after smoking cessation programme Prisoner’s interviewed individually SF results normalised Orem’s model of self care deficit underpins research

  6. Results • Lung age tests-nil difference between units • But 80% lung age decreased across all 42

  7. Maori men rated health better in some of SF-36-physical, emotional, general health and vitality But poorer in mental health, social functioning

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