"A person who do not smoke will not understand a person who smokes and trying to quit..." Insights From Quit Smoking Clinics' Defaulters: A Qualitative Study
- Author(s)
- Mohd Noordin, Z; Neoh, CF; Ibrahim Ghazali, NH; Karuppannan, M;
- Journal Title
- Journal of Patient Experience
- Publication Type
- Research article
- Abstract
- This study explored the factors contributing to discontinuation of people who smoke (PWS) from quit smoking clinic prior to achieving 6-month abstinence. Fifteen active PWS were interviewed via telephone and face-to-face. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. At individual level, low intrinsic motivation including unreadiness to quit, low self-efficacy and ambivalence on smoking cessation were barriers to attain successful cessation. Influence of extrinsic factors such as work-related factors, social interaction and ill-health burden lead to poor commitment with QSC. At the clinic level, healthcare professional's competency, personal attributes, pharmacotherapy's efficacy, safety and availability were important components that may affect a participant's effort to quit. Working commitment was highlighted as the primary barrier for a successful cessation. Hence, effective intervention and collaborative effort between healthcare facilities and employers are essential to optimise cessation adherence among employees who smoke which subsequently will enhance their abstinence rates.
- Publisher
- Sage
- Keywords
- adherence; competency; motivation; qualitative; self-efficacy; smoking cessation
- Department(s)
- Infectious Diseases
- PubMed ID
- 37424538
- Publisher's Version
- https://doi.org/10.1177/23743735231184690
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