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[Factors that contributed to quit smoking].

Isabel Cristina Echer¹, Sérgio Saldanha Menna Barreto, Giordana de Cássia Pinheiro da Motta

¹Departamento de Assistência e Orientação Profissional, Escola de Enfermagem da UFRGS. isaecher@enf.ufrgs.com.br

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Summary

Successful smoking cessation requires strong personal determination and societal support. These factors are crucial for overcoming nicotine dependence and achieving long-term abstinence from smoking.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Behavioral Science
Addiction Research

Background:

Smoking remains a significant public health concern globally.
Nicotine dependence presents a major challenge for individuals attempting to quit smoking.
Understanding factors contributing to successful smoking cessation is vital for developing effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify key factors influencing successful long-term smoking cessation.
To explore the experiences of individuals who have successfully quit smoking.

Main Methods:

Qualitative study involving semi-structured interviews with 16 former smokers in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Content analysis of interview data to identify recurring themes and categories.
Participants had maintained smoking abstinence for over six months.

Main Results:

Individual determination to quit smoking emerged as the most significant factor.
Social support, awareness of smoking-related problems, and public health campaigns were also identified as important contributors.
The use of coping strategies or 'tricks' was noted as a helpful element in managing cravings.

Conclusions:

Personal resolve is paramount for overcoming nicotine dependence.
A supportive social environment and accessible information on smoking risks enhance cessation success.
Combined individual effort and societal support are essential for effective smoking cessation programs.