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September 16, 2025European PsychiatryOpen Access

Smoking and alcohol use and healthcare professionals’ quality of life

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Cross-sectional study shows that smoking and alcohol impact quality of life in healthcare professionals, suggesting need for intervention.

Smoking prevalence was found to be 46.5% among healthcare professionals, indicating significant addiction issues and its effect on quality of life.
The mean alcohol dependence score of 3.61 suggests moderate alcohol use, which also negatively influences the quality of life of healthcare professionals.
Utilizing tools like the EQ-5D, the study provides insight into how smoking and alcohol use relate to overall quality of life ratings.
The findings highlight the need for healthcare professionals to address their own smoking and alcohol issues to better assist patients.

Κourakos et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study shows that smoking and alcohol impact quality of life in healthcare professionals, suggesting need for intervention.