New Approach in Nursing Student Club creates a Smoke – Free Thai Society to Sustainability of Tobacco Control

Authors

  • Tanawat Ruamsook Faculty of Nursing, Kasem Bundit University
  • Phatcharaphan Chaiyasung Faculty of Nursing, Kasetsart University
  • Rudee Pungbangkadee Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University

Keywords:

Nursing students, Tobacco control, Nursing Student Club creates a Smoke – Free Thai Society

Abstract

Nursing Student Club creates a Smoke – Free Thai Society, have roles and responsibilities in operating to control tobacco consumption for people of all age groups. Nursing students are the main leaders in the operation. The purpose is to reduce the health risk factors from smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke in the from organizing various activities that emphasize participation, promotion, and support in reducing and quitting tobacco consumption. The objective of this article is to purpose guidelines for the operation of the Nursing Student Club creates a Smoke – Free Thai Society for nursing institution according to the roles and responsibilities for nursing student to control tobacco consumption in various forms, such as organizing educational activities or the development of media and innovation of assisting smoking cessation, etc. Therefore, it should be promoted and develop the potential for the Nursing Student Club creates a Smoke – Free Thai Society in every educational institution of nursing for health literacy and behavior. And have behavior of assisting smoking cessation including planning the management of Nursing Student Club creates a Smoke – Free Thai Society to build Thai society smoke free from good practice to be a standard and to create a sustainable smoke free Thai society.

References

Tobacco Control Research and Knowledge Management Center. Situation of tobacco consumption in Thailand in 2022. Bangkok: CDMK Printing; 2023. (in Thai)

Department of disease control. Third national tobacco control action plan (2022–2027). Bangkok: Aksorn graphic and design publishing limited; 2022. (in Thai)

Chaiyasung P.,Tana P.,Sridet R & Wises N.. The efficiency of potential development on knowledge and counselling skills on smoking cessation via online in educational institution among nursing student leaders. Thai Journal of Nursing. 2020. 69(1): 36-43. (in Thai)

Vathesatogkit P. Smoking and health information. (Type 6). Bangkok: Thirakan, Graphic; 2016. (in Thai).

Ruamsook T., Kalampakorn S., Rawiworrakul T., Attharos T., Tipwong A., Dhiranathara N., et al. Correlation between Health Literacy and Smoking Behavior among Students in Higher Education Institute, Bangkok metropolis. Journal of The Royal Thai Army Nurses. 2022; 23(2), 357 – 63. (in Thai).

Tulayathorn P. Tobacco-free environment nurse student club: A role in tobacco-free community. Thai Journal of Nursing. 2014; 63(1), 64-70. (in Thai).

Pungbangkadee R., & Satsin T. Work Motivation in Tobacco Control: Nursing Student Club Creating a Smoke-Free Thai Society. Journal of Nursing and Health Care 2020; 38(3),14 -21. (in Thai).

Ministry of public health, Department of disease control. National of tobacco control action plan (issue 3). Bangkok: Aksorn graphic and design; 2022. (in Thai)

Pungbangkadee R., & Prasertsong C. Storytelling of Tobacco-free environment Nurse Student Club 2. Nurse Network on Tobacco Control of Thailand. 2020. (in Thai).

Prasertsong C., Poonruksa S., & Pungbangkadee R. Storytelling of Tobacco-free environment Nurse Student Club. Nurse Network on Tobacco Control of Thailand. 2020. (in Thai).

Ruamsook T., Lumrod N., & Likitpongwit B. Community nurse practitioner’s roles on smoking cessation assistance for patients with non-communicable disease. Thai Journal of Nursing. 2021; 70(1), 34 - 41. (in Thai).

Tobacco TC. A clinical practice guideline for treating tobacco use and dependence: 2008 update: A U.S. Public Health Service report. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2008; 35(2): 158-76. doi:10.1016/j.amepre. 2008.04.009.)

Damkliang J., Kritpracha C., Prasartwanakit A., Chinnawong T., Vachprasit R., Thasaneesuwan2 S. et al. Nursing Students’ Experiences of Using the 5A’s Model for Tobacco Control Among Adult and Elderly Patients. Songklanagarind Journal of Nursing. 2018; 38(3), 141 – 51. (in Thai)

Nutbeam D. The evolving concept of health literacy. Soc Sci Med. 2008;67(12): 2072-8. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2008.09.050.

Pungpangkadee R., Chaiyasung., & Ruamsook T. Predictors of Helping Behavior on Smoking Cessation among Nursing Students. Journal of The Royal Thai Army Nurses. 2022; 23(3), 393 – 401. (in Thai).

Puandung A., Siriwatchaiporn R., Demile A., Kumsan J., & Rungudomcharoen N. Sustainability of smoke-free society nursing student club at Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Bangkok. Thai Journal of Nursing. 2018; 67(1), 53 – 9. (in Thai)

Downloads

Published

10-12-2023

How to Cite

1.
Ruamsook T, Chaiyasung P, Pungbangkadee R. New Approach in Nursing Student Club creates a Smoke – Free Thai Society to Sustainability of Tobacco Control. J Royal Thai Army Nurses [Internet]. 2023 Dec. 10 [cited 2024 Apr. 27];24(3):39-45. Available from: https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JRTAN/article/view/263486

Issue

Section

Academic articles