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Jennifer Percival

Publications and source records attributed to Jennifer Percival.

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International efforts in tobacco control.

OBJECTIVES: To review international nursing involvement in tobacco control and discuss opportunities and challenges to enhance nurses' participation in decreasing tobacco-related morbidity and mortality. DATA SOURCES: Published literature and published and unpublished material developed by nurses in their tobacco control initiatives. CONCLUSION: Worldwide, nurses have been involved in tobacco control. However, many opportunities remain for involvement in the areas of education, research, and practice. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: There are numerous opportunities for nurses throughout the world to enhance their involvement in tobacco control.

Africa↗

The place of pharmacotherapy products in smoking cessation.

More people are giving up smoking with the support of nicotine replacement therapies or the former antidepressant bupropion than without, according to a growing body of evidence. This paper looks at the evidence supporting the use of pharmacotherapy products and explains the options available, as well as considering the nurse's role in helping people quit.

Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation↗

Want to give up smoking? Self-help tips for professionals.

Health professionals are well aware of the health risks of nicotine but find it as hard as lay people to give up smoking. How people prepare themselves for quitting is important in determining success. Jennifer Percival, Tobacco Education Project Manager at the Royal College of Nursing, explains how to assess motivation and measure one's level of addiction. She also gives practical steps for getting off to a successful start.

Health Behavior↗

Speaking as one.

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Communication↗

Pharmacological management of smoking cessation.

There is evidence that pharmacological management of smoking cessation, together with advice and support, is very cost-effective and increases success rates of quit attempts. Community nurses are in a good position to intervene with smokers. All nicotine replacement therapy products are now on the Nurse Prescribers' Formulary. This article covers the scientific evidence, the guidelines on smoking cessation and the role of the health professional. Treatment options are described and useful contacts for further information are provided.

Bupropion↗

Shock tactics.

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Advertising↗

Slowly but surely.

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Humans↗

Take control.

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Humans↗

Smoke free.

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Attitude of Health Personnel↗

The Anaphylaxis Campaign: Youth Workshop Programme.

Almost 10 million people in Britain exhibit symptoms of allergy (Royal College of Physicians and Royal College of Pathologists, 1994). A significant number have severe allergic reactions to foods and substances including: peanuts, tree nuts (almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts and brazil nuts); sesame; milk; eggs; shellfish; fish; fresh fruit; insect venom; latex; and prescribed drugs. The prevalence of peanut allergy in young children has tripled in the UK during the past decade (Grundy et al, 2002).

Adolescent↗

Take time for you.

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Burnout, Professional↗

Writing it up.

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Adaptation, Psychological↗

You can learn to change.

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Adaptation, Psychological↗