TY - JOUR
T1 - A Qualitative Approach Exploring the Experiences of Smoking and Quitting Attempts in Type 1 Diabetes
AU - Abu Ghazaleh, Haya
AU - Mulnier, Henrietta Elizabeth
AU - Duaso, Maria
PY - 2018/4/27
Y1 - 2018/4/27
N2 - Aims and objectivesTo explore the experiences of smoking and quitting attempts in people with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), including their perceptions of existing services for smoking cessation. BackgroundIn the UK, approximately a fifth of the population with T1D smoke and despite the adverse effects of smoking, these individuals continue with their smoking habits. There is limited information on the barriers and facilitators to quitting smoking in people with T1D. MethodsThis study adopted a qualitative study design using semi‐structured individual interviews guided by PRIME theory. Participants (n = 12) were purposively sampled and recruited from two diabetes outpatient clinics in London (UK). Audio‐recorded interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using the Framework method. ResultsMost smokers with T1D reported lack of motivation to stop smoking due to the addictive nature of cigarettes. Further barriers to quitting included self‐image and habits associated with smoking; such as social activities. Generally, most reported limited awareness about the risks associated to smoking and diabetes. Moreover, the perceived negative attitude towards nicotine replacement therapy and pharmacotherapy impeded their willingness to alter their smoking habits. Nonetheless, these patients suggested that informative guidance from medical professionals and strategies to tackle cravings related to nicotine as helpful approaches to improve quitting attempts. ConclusionInternal and external factors influence quitting attempts among smokers with T1D, with particular emphasis on self‐image and societal norms. It is evident that existing strategies for smoking cessation recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence have either not been implemented or not well‐received by people with T1D. Relevance to clinical practiceStrategies and resources, such as staff training, to increase delivery of smoking cessation support to patients with diabetes are needed.
AB - Aims and objectivesTo explore the experiences of smoking and quitting attempts in people with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), including their perceptions of existing services for smoking cessation. BackgroundIn the UK, approximately a fifth of the population with T1D smoke and despite the adverse effects of smoking, these individuals continue with their smoking habits. There is limited information on the barriers and facilitators to quitting smoking in people with T1D. MethodsThis study adopted a qualitative study design using semi‐structured individual interviews guided by PRIME theory. Participants (n = 12) were purposively sampled and recruited from two diabetes outpatient clinics in London (UK). Audio‐recorded interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using the Framework method. ResultsMost smokers with T1D reported lack of motivation to stop smoking due to the addictive nature of cigarettes. Further barriers to quitting included self‐image and habits associated with smoking; such as social activities. Generally, most reported limited awareness about the risks associated to smoking and diabetes. Moreover, the perceived negative attitude towards nicotine replacement therapy and pharmacotherapy impeded their willingness to alter their smoking habits. Nonetheless, these patients suggested that informative guidance from medical professionals and strategies to tackle cravings related to nicotine as helpful approaches to improve quitting attempts. ConclusionInternal and external factors influence quitting attempts among smokers with T1D, with particular emphasis on self‐image and societal norms. It is evident that existing strategies for smoking cessation recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence have either not been implemented or not well‐received by people with T1D. Relevance to clinical practiceStrategies and resources, such as staff training, to increase delivery of smoking cessation support to patients with diabetes are needed.
U2 - 10.1111/jocn.14499
DO - 10.1111/jocn.14499
M3 - Article
SN - 0962-1067
JO - Journal of Clinical Nursing
JF - Journal of Clinical Nursing
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