Measured, opportunistic, unexpected and naive quitting: a qualitative grounded theory study of the process of quitting from the ex-smokers' perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To better understand the process of quitting from the ex-smokers' perspective, and to explore the role spontaneity and planning play in quitting.

Methods

Qualitative grounded theory study using in-depth interviews with 37 Australian adult ex-smokers (24-68 years; 15 males, 22 females) who quit smoking in the past 6-24 months (26 quit unassisted; 11 used assistance).

Results

Based on participants' accounts of quitting, we propose a typology of quitting experiences: measured, opportunistic, unexpected and naïve. Two key features integral to participants' accounts of their quitting experiences were used as the basis of the typology: (1) the apparent onset of quitting (gradual through to sudden); and (2) the degree to which the smoker appeared to have prepared

SUBMITTER: Smith AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5426051 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature