Smoke-Free Men: Competing and Connecting to Quit
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Bottorff, Joan L., Oliffe, John L., Sarbit, Gayl, Sharp, Paul and Kelly, Mary T.. (2018). Smoke-Free Men: Competing and Connecting to Quit. American Journal of Health Promotion. 32(1), pp. 135 - 142. https://doi.org/10.1177/0890117116671257
Authors | Bottorff, Joan L., Oliffe, John L., Sarbit, Gayl, Sharp, Paul and Kelly, Mary T. |
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Abstract | Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore gender-related factors that motivate and support men’s smoking reduction and cessation to inform effective men-centered interventions. Approach or Design: Focus group design using a semi-structured interview guide. Setting: Three communities in British Columbia, Canada. Participants: A total of 56 men who currently smoked and were interested in reducing or quitting or had quit. Intervention: N/A. Methods: Data collected in 6 focus group discussions were transcribed and analyzed in accord with principles of thematic qualitative methods. Results: We report the results across 4 interconnected themes: (1) the fight to quit takes several rounds, (2) the motivation of supportive competition, (3) challenges and benefits of connecting with smoke-free peers, and (4) playing up the physical and financial gains. Conclusions: Masculine-based perspectives positioned quitting alongside fighting for self-control, competing, connecting, physical prowess, and having extra cash as motivating components of programs to engage men in efforts to be smoke-free. It may be worthwhile to consider the inclusion of gain-framed and benefit-focused messaging in programs that support men’s tobacco cessation. |
Keywords | men’s health; smoking cessation; tobacco; masculinity; qualitative research |
Year | 2018 |
Journal | American Journal of Health Promotion |
Journal citation | 32 (1), pp. 135 - 142 |
Publisher | Sage Publications Ltd. |
ISSN | 0890-1171 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1177/0890117116671257 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85039417380 |
Open access | Open access |
Page range | 135 - 142 |
Publisher's version | License |
Place of publication | United States of America |
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