The experience of successful smoking cessation: A phenomenological inquiry

Cigarette smoking is a significant public health issue and despite efforts, prevalence of smoking has not decreased in accordance with national goals. This study utilized a phenomenological approach to describe women's experience of successful smoking cessation. Pender's Health Promotion Model (1996) and Prochaska and DiClementes' Transtheoretical Model of Change (1996) were utilized. Twelve women who had successfully quit smoking were interviewed; Data analysis yielded a core theme of transformation to non-smoker. Sub-themes included motivational factors of image conflict and cues for action. Other themes included barriers to cessation and coping mechanisms. Interpersonal factors and unconditional resolve were influential. Activity-related affect included grief and loss during cessation and joy and fulfillment upon success; Both models and existing research were supported. New insight into smoking cessation was gained. The importance of advice to quit by health care providers was supported. Additional research was recommended.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MS)

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Nursing

Grantor dc:publisher

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Year

2001

Author dc:creator

• Rattigan, Gail Ann

Contributors dc:contributor

• Susan Kowalski

Statement dc:rights

• IN COPYRIGHT. For more information about this rights statement, please visit http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

https://oasis.library.unlv.edu/rtds/1259

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:oasis.library.unlv.edu:rtds-2258