Prevalence of smoking, occupational stress level, and associated factors among nursing faculty members in Palestine: a multicenter nationwide survey

This study offers critical insights into the high prevalence of smoking among Palestinian nursing faculty, occupational stress, socio-cultural norms, and limited smoking cessation resources that contribute to high smoking prevalence among nursing faculty. Targeted interventions, including culturally tailored smoking cessation programs and institutional tobacco-free policies, are recommended to promote healthier behaviors. These findings are crucial for shaping public health strategies and for improving educators' role modeling of health behaviors in the healthcare sector.