Janet L Thomas1, Jill E Bengtson2, Winta Ghidei2, Meredith Schreier2, Qi Wang3, Xianghua Luo4, Katherine Lust5, Jasjit S Ahluwalia2. 1. Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA. jthomas@umn.edu. 2. Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA. 3. Clinical and Translational Science Institute, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA. 4. School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA. 5. Boynton Health Service, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the social contingencies associated with participation in a college Quit and Win contest to promote smoking cessation. METHODS: Six focus groups (N = 27) were conducted with college students who participated in a Quit and Win research trial. RESULTS: Themes included: (1) participants reluctant to disclose quit decision; (2) perception of little support in their quit attempt, and (3) the social environment as a trigger for relapse. CONCLUSIONS: Although Quit and Win contests appear to motivate an initial quit attempt, the reluctance of smokers to disclose their quit attempt limits the potential positive impact of social support when utilizing this public service campaign.
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the social contingencies associated with participation in a college Quit and Win contest to promote smoking cessation. METHODS: Six focus groups (N = 27) were conducted with college students who participated in a Quit and Win research trial. RESULTS: Themes included: (1) participants reluctant to disclose quit decision; (2) perception of little support in their quit attempt, and (3) the social environment as a trigger for relapse. CONCLUSIONS: Although Quit and Win contests appear to motivate an initial quit attempt, the reluctance of smokers to disclose their quit attempt limits the potential positive impact of social support when utilizing this public service campaign.
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