What factors are important in smoking cessation and relapse in women from deprived communities? A qualitative study in Southeast England

Memon, Anjum; Barber, John; Rumsby, Emma; Parker, Samantha; Mohebati, Lisa; Visser, Richard O. de; Venables, S; Fairhurst, Anna; Lawson, Kate; Sundin, Josefin

doi:10.1016/j.puhe.2016.01.014

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“…Other studies that have combined the two for pragmatic reasons have conducted one small focus group (n=3) and two interviews (Taylor, 2005). Another conducted one large focus group (n=7) and one interview (Rees et al, 2003) while a further study carried out a small focus group (n=3) and eight interviews (Memon et al, 2016). We therefore aimed to follow the general guidance for qualitative studies, which is to continue recruiting until data saturation is reached (Morse, 2000).…”

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“…Other studies that have combined the two for pragmatic reasons have conducted one small focus group (n = 3) and two interviews (Taylor, 2005). Another conducted one large focus group (n = 7) and one interview (Rees, Ford, & Sheard, 2003), whereas a further study carried out a small focus group (n = 3) and eight interviews (Memon et al, 2016).…”

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Attitudes, challenges and needs about diet and physical activity in endometrial cancer survivors: a qualitative study

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With rates of endometrial cancer survival increasing, there is growing interest about lifestyle behaviours that could improve quality of life and reduce the risk for chronic diseases. The current study aimed to explore the attitudes, challenges, and needs of endometrial cancer survivors regarding diet and physical activity. Sixteen UK-based endometrial cancer survivors participated in two focus groups (n=5, n=3) or individual telephone interviews (n=8), using a semi-structured interview guide. Data were collectively analysed by two researchers until consensus was reached on a coding structure. Data analysis proceeded until themes were identified. Participants were within five years post cancer treatment with median age and BMI of 57 years and 25.83kg/m 2 , respectively. Three themes were identified: i) defining a healthy lifestyle, ii) factors influencing diet and physical activity, and iii) needing to search for information. Results suggest interventions should incorporate recommendations on managing late-treatment effects, and behaviour change techniques for cognitive, practical, and social barriers to healthy lifestyle changes. Health care professionals are in a vital position to provide or introduce endometrial cancer survivors to in-person behaviour change interventions at the early post-treatment period.

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“…Other studies that have combined the two for pragmatic reasons have conducted one small focus group (n = 3) and two interviews (Taylor, 2005). Another conducted one large focus group (n = 7) and one interview (Rees, Ford, & Sheard, 2003), whereas a further study carried out a small focus group (n = 3) and eight interviews (Memon et al, 2016).…”

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Attitudes, challenges and needs about diet and physical activity in endometrial cancer survivors: a qualitative study

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“…The majority of women who quit smoking gain 8 to 10 lb on average [9][10][11][12][13]. Many women smokers report concerns about weight gain as a barrier to quitting [14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25], and women quitters who return to smoking identify weight gain as a reason for their relapse [26][27][28][29]. Women who are highly concerned about their weight are more likely to smoke as a means to control their weight [15,30,31].…”

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Development and evaluation of the See Me Smoke-Free multi-behavioral mHealth app for women smokers

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Hingle

et al. 2017

Behav. Med. Pract. Policy Res.

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Women face particular challenges when quitting smoking, especially those with weight concerns. A multi-behavioral smoking cessation intervention addressing these concerns and incorporating guided imagery may assist women to engage in healthy lifestyle behaviors. An mHealth app can easily disseminate such an intervention. The goals of this pilot study were to develop and test the feasibility and potential of the See Me Smoke-Free ™ mHealth app to address smoking, diet, and physical activity among women smokers. We used pragmatic, directto-consumer methods to develop and test program content, functionality, and the user interface and conduct a pre-/post-test, 90-day pilot study. We enrolled 151 participants. Attrition was 52%, leaving 73 participants. At 90 days, 47% of participants reported 7-day abstinence and significant increases in physical activity and fruit consumption. Recruitment methods worked well, but similar to other mHealth studies, we experienced high attrition. This study suggests that a guided imagery mHealth app has the potential to address multiple behaviors. Future research should consider different methods to improve retention and assess efficacy.

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“…It also presents health care professionals with opportunity to advise smokers to quit while they are waiting for medical consultation or follow-up12. Nevertheless, cigarette smoking is addictive, and quitting is very difficult and has a high rate of relapse, particularly among chronic smokers with high nicotine dependency12131415. There are smoking cessation services and guidelines provided by non-governmental organizations and hospitals locally161718.…”

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Brief intervention to promote smoking cessation and improve glycemic control in smokers with type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial

Wang

Lam

Cheung

et al. 2017

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The aim of the study was to examine the effects of a brief stage-matched smoking cessation intervention group compared with a control group (with usual care) in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients who smoked by randomized controlled trial. There were 557 patients, randomized either into the intervention group (n = 283) who received brief (20- minute) individualized face-to-face counseling by trained nurses and a diabetes mellitus-specific leaflet, or a control group (n = 274) who received standard care. Patient follow-ups were at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months via telephone, and assessment of smoking status from 2012 to 2014. Patients smoked an average of 14 cigarettes per day for more than 37 years, and more than 70% were in the precontemplation stage of quitting. The primary outcome showed that both the intervention and control groups had similar 7-day point-prevalence smoking abstinence (9.2% vs. 13.9%; p = 0.08). The secondary outcome showed that HbA1c levels with 7.95% [63 mmol/mol] vs. 8.05% [64 mmol/mol], p = 0.49 at 12 months, respectively. There was no evidence for effectiveness in promoting the brief stage-matched smoking cessation or improving glycemic control in smokers with type 2 diabetes mellitus, particularly those in the pre-contemplation stage.

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What factors are important in smoking cessation and relapse in women from deprived communities? A qualitative study in Southeast England

Cited by 21 publications

References 39 publications

Attitudes, challenges and needs about diet and physical activity in endometrial cancer survivors: a qualitative study

Attitudes, challenges and needs about diet and physical activity in endometrial cancer survivors: a qualitative study

Development and evaluation of the See Me Smoke-Free multi-behavioral mHealth app for women smokers

Brief intervention to promote smoking cessation and improve glycemic control in smokers with type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial

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