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What do the psychiatric patients think about stop smoking?
O que os pacientes psiquiátricos pensam sobre parar de fumar?
¿Qué piensan los pacientes psiquiátricos sobre parar de fumar?
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Abstract Objective: To investigate the opinion of psychiatric patients about the best time to try to quit smoking, which
could help them, and knowledge about the dangers of tobacco. Method: An exploratory study done with
96 smokers hospitalized in psychiatry sector. Interviews with open questions and nicot... view more
Objective: To investigate the opinion of psychiatric patients about the best time to try to quit smoking, which
could help them, and knowledge about the dangers of tobacco. Method: An exploratory study done with
96 smokers hospitalized in psychiatry sector. Interviews with open questions and nicotine dependence test.
Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Results: The best time to quit smoking divides opinion: when
the mental disorder is controlled; when something important happens, and during hospitalization. For some,
it is enough just decide to stop, regardless of time. Patients reported encouraging professionals to continue
smoking. Although the harmful effects are known, psychological mechanisms (denial/rationalization) interfere
on the decision to stop. Conclusion: The treatment of smoking should be integrated with health services and
led by a multidisciplinary team, respecting the time of each patient.... view less
Classification
Psychological Disorders, Mental Health Treatment and Prevention
Free Keywords
smoking; abandonment; tobacco use; psychiatric nursing
Document language
English
Publication Year
2017
Page/Pages
p. 441-450
Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 9 (2017) 2
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2017.v9i2.441-450
ISSN
2175-5361
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed