Rapp - NUR414 Assignment 1 by Taylor Rapp

How to Quit Smoking...

taylorrapp — 2025-09-21 15:02:21 UTC

Through this video is discusses tips on how to quit smoking, such as finding support, setting a quit date, and managing stress. The target audience is states as anyone who is looking to quit smoking or vaping. Although there is no mention of any scholarly data within the video, below are links to information and organizations who provide support and information about smoking cessation that will be linked at the bottom of this Padlet box. A lot of people in todays society suffer from smoking and find it hard to quit and not return to it, so having 10 helpful tips can make all the difference in a persons journey!

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/smoking-and-cancer/how-do-i-stop-smoking

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/nhs-stop-smoking-services-help-you-quit/

What Happens When You Stop Smoking?

taylorrapp — 2025-09-21 15:10:55 UTC

This video discusses what occurs throughout the body from 20 minutes to a 10 years in ways of improvement and health risks for chronic smokers. Overall, the target population is specifically states as anyone who is to quit smoking at any time. Much of the data listed throughout the video is statistical and has sources from the CDC and lung organizations listed in its description, which will be listed below! It is amazing to see what the body is capable of when given the chance to heal during the smoking cessation process.

https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/smoking-facts/whats-in-a-cigarette

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090819234654.htm

Photo #1

taylorrapp — 2025-09-21 15:28:17 UTC

While looking at this photo, it represents smoking cessation by breaking the cigarette into two. The promotion of the photo is to general public, anyone who is looking to quit, and anyone who is in need of motivation. No scholarly data is being used in this photo, so it is by pure imagination. As stated before it can be the encouragement one may needs to start on their journey of smoking cessation. Unfortunately, smoking does not care who you are or where you came from. According to CDC, in 2022, 49.2 million people reported tobacco use in the U.S., (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2024).

Current Cigarette Smoking Among Adults in the United States

taylorrapp — 2025-09-21 15:35:02 UTC

Through this article, it discusses the various different statistical data on smoking within the U.S.. Stated in the article, "Adults aged 45–64 years had the highest prevalence of cigarette smoking. Cigarette smoking prevalence is also high among the following groups: Non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native adults,

people with disabilities, people with severe generalized anxiety disorder," (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2024; Smoking / Nicotine Cessation Resources | Cone Health, 2023). This article serves any population looking for data on smoking within the United States. This article can help improve public health with its awareness to the amount of the U.S. population partaking in smoking for their various reasons. Overall, the more attention brought to smoking, the more people will think twice about doing it.

Quit Smoking and Vaping via American Lung Association

taylorrapp — 2025-09-21 16:10:58 UTC

This website includes all kinds of different information about smoking and vaping cessation, including the impact on the society, health, and with teens. This website also includes information about support and tips on smoking and vaping cessation. The target audience seems to be geared toward the general public, but is making special note to include teens and kids, since it is so prevalent in todays society. According to the FDA, in 2024, 2.25 million middle school and high-schoolers reported using tobacco products, (Results from the Annual National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS), 2025). This website uses plenty of scholarly data and can improve public health with its wealth of knowledge and links for support on smoking cessation. Whether it is smoking or vaping, smoking cessation should always be promoted as it is the best option for optimal health.

Stop Smoking...

taylorrapp — 2025-09-21 16:23:01 UTC

Within this poster there is a lot of various information, ranging from the need for smoking cessation, risks, and benefits of life improvement. The target audience of this poster seems to be surrounded of the general public, but more focused on a cardiology. The data listed about the risks of heart disease in scholarly. Stated on betterhealth.org, "If you smoke, you are almost three times more likely to die of heart and blood vessel disease, compared to people who don’t smoke, You are at least three times more likely to die from sudden cardiac death," (Better Health, 2022). This source can promote public health with its quick information and catchy images to attract attention to promote learning and encouragement of smoking cessation. There are so many things that can cause cardiovascular disease, smoking is one of the worse and most prevalent in todays society.

Want to Quit Smoking?

taylorrapp — 2025-09-21 16:40:52 UTC

This Instagram reel gives two tips on accupuncture to reduce cravings when attempting smoking cessation. The target audience is generalized to the public and anyone who is or planning to go through withdrawal. Apparently, acupuncture is a common 'go-to' when going through smoking cessation, as the White Phoenix Organization for Acupuncture would put it. The reel explained that by rubbing the inside of the wrist repeatedly helps to alleviate the cravings for tobacco products. In times of desperate needs, anyone willing to quit smoking would be eager to try anything to help alleviate cravings.

Quit Smoking Success Rates

taylorrapp — 2025-09-21 16:51:12 UTC

Through this Instagram post, it is listed the statistical success rates of different types of smoking cessation, including using the app QuitSure, nicotine replacement, cold turkey, and with doctors advice. This target audience is anyone with a smartphone and social media as this post is based off and promoting an app to assist with smoking cessation. There is no scholary data attached to this post, but while reviewing topics and doing research for this assignment, apps were mentioned in other resources as a helpful way to encourage smoking cessation. This post can be helpful in the eye of public health to give a birds eye view on the types of smoking cessation assistance that truly works. Again, going back to, if someone truly wants to quit, they will find their way!

References

taylorrapp — 2025-09-21 16:52:53 UTC

Acupuncture and Natural Therapies for Smoking Cessation - White Phoenix Acupuncture of Portland, OR. (2019). White Phoenix Acupuncture; White Phoenix Acupuncture. https://whitephoenix.org/acupuncture-and-natural-therapies-for-smoking-cessation/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19166289005&gbraid=0AAAAApDcKgwsPV2x9pZYG1i-axDloDyNH&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxL7GBhDXARIsAGOcmIM7DQGWipMQNu01ar9vRf5d1eQJoQ5YnelPfK8e2PXsHlaZNR1ZZmUaAiwgEALw_wcB

American Lung Association. (2024). Quit Smoking. Www.lung.org; Heart Lung Association. https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking

AsapSCIENCE. (2017). What Happens When You Stop Smoking? In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3I0mJ2RfU0

Better Health. (2022, February 25). Smoking and Heart Disease. Better Health Channel. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/HealthyLiving/smoking-and-heart-disease

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024, September 17). Current cigarette smoking among adults in the united states. Smoking and Tobacco Use; CDC. https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/php/data-statistics/adult-data-cigarettes/index.html

Li, E. (2022, September 24). Quit or cut down smoking with these two points . Instagram; Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ci5GRI_A0FQ/?igsh=M3Vudnk1d3ZjMDN5

O’Donovan, J. (2023, November 19). How to QUIT SMOKING TODAY - 10 STEP GUIDE. Www.youtube.com; YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdYIvEc7e-0

QuitSure. (2024, February 8). Quit Smoking Success Rates. Instagram; Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/C3FmhIeSZwo/?igsh=YzQzZHQ2cjM2aWRv

Smoking / Nicotine Cessation Resources | Cone Health. (2023). Conehealth.com. https://www.conehealth.com/wellness/smoking-cessation/

Stop Smoking | CardioSmart – American College of Cardiology. (2017, January 17). CardioSmart; American College of Cardiology. https://www.cardiosmart.org/topics/healthy-living/stop-smoking

Results from the annual National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS). (2025, January 22). U.S. Food and Drug Administration; FDA. https://www.fda.gov/tobacco-products/youth-and-tobacco/results-annual-national-youth-tobacco-survey-nyts

Reflection

taylorrapp — 2025-09-21 17:03:19 UTC

My overall experience while gather information on social media and other sources on smoking cessation was great. All the information found was easily accessible with even more information readily available from reliable sources with a quick Google search. All the information gathered can be used to compile a nice pamphlet of information for anyone looking to quit smoking. Having all the information gathered in one easily accessible are will give anyone looking for information a range of risk, benefits, tips, and tricks on how to deal with their cravings and withdrawals. With all the information presented from the artifacts, when discussing similar topics, the information was relatively the same. There was no outstanding information that contraindicated itself. Working as a Registered Nurse in the Pittsburgh area, my main takeaway on using social media for information on smoking cessation is that it is beneficial, but I would still recommend making sure all your information comes from a reliable source and discussing your journey with a healthcare provider who can assist you in your journey of smoking cessation. Social media is not always the best place to get medical advice and at least if you are discussing it with your healthcare provider, you can confirm the information you have learned on social media and have any incorrect information educated and rectified. While learning more about smoking cessation throughout this assignment, I will use the knowledge gained to educate my patients on smoking cessation.