Women, smoking cessation and disadvantage : a mixed methods investigation of the factors influencing smoking cessation in women

摘要: Background Women are less likely than men to successfully quit smoking when using NHS cessation services (The Information Centre, 2012, ICD, 2011). Methods The research used mixed methods and consisted of two studies. Study one was a secondary data analysis service use from in Glasgow, North Cumbria Nottingham. study examined whether women had lower outcomes compared men. Further analyses explored support differed terms demographics, behaviour, interpersonal characteristics or patterns use. predictors success for were identified. 25 semi-structured interviews 1 focus group (n=5) which women’s experiences smoking, support. Thematic analyse this data. Results Lower rates observed the English samples (4 weeks, 52.1% vs. 57.8%, 52 12.7% 17.2%) experienced more markers disadvantage Disadvantage appeared mediate by increasing nicotine addiction. Markers dependence predicted women. However, qualitative investigation indicated that emotional side addiction also have an important role behaviour Variation existed preferred intensity knowledge available options low; suggesting should ensure smokers make informed choice about format they Conclusions key finding thesis it highlighted may be affected can within lives. Ways could altered meet needs discussed thesis.