Work factors as predictors of smoking relapse in nurses’ aides

A poor social climate in the work unit and frequent exposure to threats and violence at work may be predictors of smoking relapse in nurses’ aides.

Abstract

A poor social climate in the work unit and frequent exposure to threats and violence at work may be predictors of smoking relapse in nurses' aides. It is essential that leaders in the health services put more emphasis on creating a supportive, relaxed, and trustful social climate in the work unit. It is also important that protective measures against violent patients are implemented, and that occupational health officers offer victims of violence appropriate support or therapy.