Preferred smoking cessation methods for Asian or Pacific Islander household smokers who live with hospitalized
Meta T Lee1, Jennifer Bracamontes, Evan Mosier
1Department of Pediatrics, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813, USA. meta@hawaii.edu
Introduction:
A qualitative study was conducted to determine preferred smoking cessation methods among Asian or Pacific Islander (API) smokers who live with hospitalized children. This study occurred in a children's hospital where a new cessation program would be developed.
Methods:
Twenty-six API smokers who live with children admitted to the hospital were interviewed and tape-recorded. Responses to survey questions were transcribed, categorized, and analyzed.
Results:
73% were interested in quitting, 34% within the next 30 days. Few would independently use the quit-line (31%) or attend group classes (4%). However, if offered during their child's hospitalization, 52% would sign up for individualized counseling and 29% would attend group sessions. Respondents believed advice would be helpful from their physician (71%), child's pediatrician (65%, nurse (64%), respiratory therapist (65%), or smoking cessation counselor (75%).
Conclusions:
The majority of API smokers were interested in quitting and receptive to one-on-one counseling. Advice would be helpful from any healthcare professional.
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