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Readiness to stop smoking in schizophrenia
J Addington1, N el-Guebaly, D Addington
1Department of Psychiatry, University of Calgary, Alberta.
Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
|February 1, 1997
Summary
Individuals with schizophrenia showed motivation and interest in smoking cessation programs. These findings suggest that tailored group interventions could be effective for smoking cessation in this population.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Addiction Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Smoking is highly prevalent among individuals with schizophrenia.
- Nicotine dependence contributes to poor health outcomes in this population.
- Targeted smoking cessation programs are needed for schizophrenia patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the motivation and readiness to change smoking behaviors in individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia.
- To inform the development of a smoking cessation program for this specific demographic.
- To assess participant interest in a structured smoking cessation group.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 60 outpatients with schizophrenia who were current smokers were recruited.
- Data collected included smoking history, nicotine dependence levels, and stage of change (readiness to quit).
- Interest in participating in a smoking cessation group was also assessed.
Main Results:
- A significant majority of participants expressed interest in joining a smoking cessation group.
- Participants generally demonstrated adequate motivation for quitting smoking.
- Readiness to change measures indicated potential for engagement in cessation efforts.
Conclusions:
- Smoking cessation groups represent a potentially valuable intervention for individuals with schizophrenia.
- Assessing motivation and readiness to change can help identify suitable candidates for cessation programs.
- Further development of tailored smoking cessation interventions for this population is warranted.