Table 3.
Response to questions regarding tobacco education.
| Respondents who answered yes to the question... | Total | Smokers | Non-smokers | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % (n) | % (n) | % (n) | (2-sided) | |
| During classes, were you taught about dangers of smoking? | 88.7 (150) | 84.7 (39) | 90.2 (114) | 0.02 |
| Did you discuss reasons why people smoke? | 52.1 (88) | 56.5 (26) | 50.4 (62) | 0.10 |
| Did you learn that it is important to record tobacco use history? | 92.9 (157) | 100 (46) | 90.2 (111) | <0.001 |
| Have you ever received formal training in smoking cessation? | 12.6 (21) | 11.1 (5) | 13.1 (16) | 0.42 |
| Did you learn it is important to provide educational quitting materials? | 62.1 (105) | 65.2 (30) | 61.0 (75) | 0.24 |
| Have you ever heard of nicotine replacement therapies? | 95.9 (162) | 95.7 (44) | 95.9 (118) | 0.85 |
| Have you heard of antidepressant use in cessation programs? | 33.9 (57) | 42.2 (19) | 30.9 (38) | 0.002 |