Abstract

Tacit approval of cigarette smoking by the military is a key factor in the elevated number of military veterans who smoke as compared to civilians. Understanding the historical perspective is important for healthcare personnel to assist veterans with smoking cessation.

Author Details

DonnaLee A. Pollack, MSN, RN, MPH, FNP-C, CWCN-AP, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, USA; Deborah Behan, PhD, RN-BC, Evidence Based Practice and Research Committee, Texas Health Resources, Bedford, Texas, USA

Sigma Membership

Tau Epsilon

Lead Author Affiliation

The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Military, Smoking, Veteran

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Why do so many veterans smoke cigarettes?

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Tacit approval of cigarette smoking by the military is a key factor in the elevated number of military veterans who smoke as compared to civilians. Understanding the historical perspective is important for healthcare personnel to assist veterans with smoking cessation.