What is the appeal of a community-based mobile stop smoking service?
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Author(s)
Manpreet Bains, Andrea Venn and Laura L Jones
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Dr Manpreet Bains Lecturer in Qualitative and Mixed Methods Health Research, UK Centre for Tobacco and Alcohol Studies and University of Nottingham, |
Abstract Not enough smokers use existing stop smoking services (SSS). We explored the appeal of a community-based mobile stop smoking service (MSSS) delivered in partnership with New Leaf SSS, in socially deprived areas of Nottingham City (UK). Thirty-six smokers who registered with the MSSS were interviewed; 11 completed follow-up interviews 4-6 weeks later.
The main themes interpreted showed that most participants had thought about quitting before they had knowledge of, or were exposed to the MSSS. Irrespective of quit intentions, pathways into the service varied. Whilst some participants accessed the MSSS at first sight, the majority saw the service more than once; suggesting these efforts involved more planning. Features of the MSSS participants found appealing for both initial and follow-up consultations included the drop-in format, convenient times and locations that fit around their existing routines, and that the service was informal and held in a non-health setting.
Although longitudinal data suggested that the prospect of being referred to a clinic location because the MSSS was coming to an end was a lesser issue. Developing instantly accessible and convenient SSS that can be delivered in familiar and informal settings within smokers communities may facilitate access and help to retain service-users over time.
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Presenter biography Dr Manpreet Bains is a Lecturer in Qualitative and Mixed Methods Health Research in the Division of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Nottingham. Manpreet has expertise in using qualitative methodology as part of larger mixed-methods projects. She is currently involved in the evaluation of a multi-component intervention to prevent uptake of smoking in adolescents.
Previously, Manpreet worked as a Research Fellow in the Division and provided qualitative support to a programme grant funded by the National Institute for Health Research developing innovative ways of helping people stop smoking in hospitals, the community and in the home.
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Source of funding: National Institute for Health Research Programme Grant (RP-PG-0608-10020).
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Declaration of interest: None
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