Content Analysis of the Experiences of Smoking and Smoking Cessation in Schizophrenic Patients

Seo, Ji-Min; Jun, Seong-Sook; Byun, Eun-Kyung; Kim, Tae-Sook; Lee, Choon-Yi

doi:2009.18.2.147

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Journal of Korean Academy of psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 2009;18(2):147-156.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12934/jkpmhn.2009.18.2.147 Published online June 30, 2009.

Content Analysis of the Experiences of Smoking and Smoking Cessation in Schizophrenic Patients

Ji-Min Seo¹, Seong-Sook Jun², Eun-Kyung Byun³, Tae-Sook Kim⁴, Choon-Yi Lee⁴

¹Associate Professor, College of Nursing, Pusan National University
²Professor, College of Nursing, Pusan National University
³Part-time Lecturer, College of Nursing, Pusan National University
⁴Graduate Student, College of Nursing, Pusan National University

정신분열병 환자의 연 및 금연 경험에 대한 내용분석

서지민¹, 전성숙², 변은경³, 김태숙⁴, 이춘이⁴

¹부산대학교 간호대학 부교수
²부산대학교 간호대학 교수
³부산대학교 간호대학 시간강사
⁴부산대학교 간호대학 대학원생

Correspondence: Ji-Min Seo, Tel: 82-51-510-8351, Fax: 82-51-510-8308,
Email: seojimin@pusan.ac.kr

Received: 13 February 2009 • Revised: 10 May 2009

Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this study was conducted to identify the perceptions and experiences of smoking and smoking cessation in schizophrenic patients.
Methods
Data was collected from 19 patients with schizophrenia by a personal interview and was analyzed using the content analysis method.
Results
The analyzed domains were pros of smoking, cons of smoking, motivation of smoking cessation, pros of smoking cessation, and cons of smoking cessation. 191 statements were selected from data and those were categorized into 29 categories. Pros of smoking were categorized into calming and controlling mood, relief from boredom, feeling of entertainment, and relief from symptoms. Cons of smoking were categorized into negative effects on physical health, negative effects on mental health, and economic burden. Motivations of smoking cessation were categorized into ‘concerns for physical health proWems, Improving mental health. and decreasing economic burden. Pros of smoking cessation were categorized into improvement of physical health, inxyovemerrt of mental health, economic advantaget and , deanliness , Cons of smoking cessation were categorized into emotional proWems, boredom, withdrawal symptoms, and 'difficulties in social interactions.
Conclusion
Smoking cessation programs for patients with schizophrenia should be included in the interventions for relieving depression, anxiety, boredom and negative symptoms.

Key Words: Schizophrenia; Smoking; Smoking cessation

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