Physiological assessments of participants, including expired CO concentration and
blood pressure, were carried out. Expired CO concentration was measured using a
calibrated CO detector (Micro Medical Spirometer; Williams Medical Supplies
Ltd., Rhymney, UK). Those who used to smoke and expressed that they had quit
smoking but had a CO value exceeding seven ppm were considered current smokers.14 (link)
Blood pressure was measured above the elbow using an electronic blood
pressure monitor (Omron Healthcare Co. Ltd., Kyoto, Japan) after at least 15
minutes of rest with the participants sitting.15 (link)
Three measurements were made, and an average was taken. The immediate
results of CO and blood pressure measurements were shown to the participants. In
addition, an explanation of the data and health counseling was provided.
blood pressure, were carried out. Expired CO concentration was measured using a
calibrated CO detector (Micro Medical Spirometer; Williams Medical Supplies
Ltd., Rhymney, UK). Those who used to smoke and expressed that they had quit
smoking but had a CO value exceeding seven ppm were considered current smokers.14 (link)
Blood pressure was measured above the elbow using an electronic blood
pressure monitor (Omron Healthcare Co. Ltd., Kyoto, Japan) after at least 15
minutes of rest with the participants sitting.15 (link)
Three measurements were made, and an average was taken. The immediate
results of CO and blood pressure measurements were shown to the participants. In
addition, an explanation of the data and health counseling was provided.
