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Smoking after the age of 65 years: a qualitative exploration of older current and former smokers’ views on smoking, stopping smoking, and smoking cessation resources and services
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The aim of this study was to explore older current/former smokers' views on smoking, stopping smoking, and smoking cessation resources and services. Despite the fact that older smokers have been identified as a priority group, there is currently a dearth of age-related smoking cessation research to guide practice. The study adopted a qualitative approach and used the health belief model as a conceptual framework. Twenty current and former smokers aged>or=65 years were recruited through general practices and a forum for older adults in the West of Scotland. Data were collected using a semistructured interview schedule. The audio-taped interviews were transcribed and then analysed using content analysis procedures. Current smokers reported many positive associations with smoking, which often prevented a smoking cessation attempt. The majority were aware that smoking had damaged their health; however, some were not convinced of the association. A common view was that 'the damage was done', and therefore, there was little point in attempting to stop smoking. When suggesting a cessation attempt, while some health professionals provided good levels of support, others were reported as providing very little. Some of the participants reported that they had never been advised to stop smoking. Knowledge of local smoking cessation services was generally poor. Finally, concern was voiced regarding the perceived health risks of using nicotine replacement therapy. The main reasons why the f…
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- Authors
- Kerr, S., Watson, H., Tolson, D., Lough, M., & Brown, M.
- Affiliations
- Glasgow Caledonian University (GB)
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (GB)
- Venue
- Health & Social Care in the Community
- Publisher
- Hindawi Limited
- Published
- 2006-10-24
- Volume
- 14
- Issue
- 6
- Pages
- 572-582
- ISSN
- 0966-0410 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2070745781
- Cited by
- 105
- References
- 19
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- FWCI
- 2.65
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Health & Social Care in the Community (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- ResearchOnline (acceptedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine › Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Keywords
- smoking cessation, health beliefs, Health Belief Model, primary care, nicotine replacement therapy, smoking cessation services, health worker support, former smokers
- MeSH terms
- Age Factors, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Counseling, Family Practice, Female, Humans, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Male, Physician-Patient Relations, Surveys and Questionnaires, Risk-Taking, Scotland, Smoking, Social Support, Health Behavior, Smoking Cessation, Qualitative Research
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