PTSD symptomatology and readiness to quit smoking among women with serious mental illness

Kelly C. Young-Wolff; Sebastien C. Fromont; Kevin Delucchi; Stephen E. Hall; Sharon M. Hall; Judith J. Prochaska

doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2014.03.024

PTSD symptomatology and readiness to quit smoking among women with serious mental illness

Addictive Behaviors ◽

10.1016/j.addbeh.2014.03.024 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 39 (8) ◽

pp. 1231-1234 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Kelly C. Young-Wolff ◽

Sebastien C. Fromont ◽

Kevin Delucchi ◽

Stephen E. Hall ◽

Sharon M. Hall ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Illness ◽

Serious Mental Illness ◽

Quit Smoking ◽

Readiness To Quit ◽

Ptsd Symptomatology

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Telephone based smoking cessation intervention for adults with serious mental illness during the COVID-19 pandemic

Tobacco Use Insights ◽

10.1177/1179173x211065989 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 ◽

pp. 1179173X2110659

Author(s):

Heather Leutwyler ◽

Erin Hubbard

Keyword(s):

Mental Illness ◽

Smoking Cessation ◽

San Francisco ◽

Serious Mental Illness ◽

Smoking Cessation Intervention ◽

Smoking Cessation Counseling ◽

Cessation Intervention ◽

Data Collection And Analysis ◽

Readiness To Quit ◽

The Impact

Background The high rates of smoking in adults with serious mental illness (SMI) increases risk for COVID-19 infection. The purpose of this paper is to present the results of a smoking cessation intervention that was adapted to be offered by phone during a Shelter in Place (SIP) period in San Francisco, California, at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods During the SIP, we offered counseling sessions by phone to five participants. At the end of each session, we assessed readiness to quit, tobacco cessation or reduction, and inquired about the impact of the shelter in place on smoking habits and mental health. Grounded theory guided data collection and analysis. Results The categories that emerged around barriers and facilitators for smoking cessation were COVID-19–related stressors, having purpose, structure and feelings of connections, and the importance of quitting aides for smoking cessation. Conclusion Offering telephone based smoking cessation counseling to adults with SMI while they shelter in place may improve their readiness to quit.

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