Eduskunnan Puhemies V.J. Sukselainen 9/10 1975

Kirje 9.10.1975

Professori Jaakko Uotila 18/12 1975

Kirje 18.12.1975

Akateemikko Kustaa Vilkuna 21/10 1969

Kirje 21.10.1969

Understanding unsuccessful attempts to quit smoking: a social phenomenology approach

Abstract OBJECTIVE The aim of this paper is to understand the experience of smokers in view of unsuccessful attempts to quit smoking. METHOD This study is based on social phenomenology. Between November and December of 2014, nine interviews were conducted with people that had attempted to quit smoking. The content of these interviews was analyzed and discussed based on the related literature. RESULTS Unsuccessful attempts to quit smoking are related to tobacco addiction; cigarettes are seen as a support to cope with everyday stressful situations. Attempts to quit the smoking habits were based on the need of health improvement and insistence of family and friends. Smokers reported the use of habit cessation strategies learned in support groups, but they also express expectation of specialized psychological support. CONCLUSION The study points out the need to expand the strategies of approaching smokers, and reinforcing psychological support in order to achieve success in the attempt to quit smoking.

Pääjohtaja Erkki Raatikainen 26/2 1973

Kirje 26.2.1973

Seppä Antti Kemppainen 20/10 1971

Kirje 20.10.1971

Osastopäällikkö, tohtori A.K. Kivivuori 4/9 1972

Kirje 4.9.1972

Kauppaneuvos Esko Järvinen 20/1 1975

Kirje 20.1.1975

Hänen Ylhäisyytensä Intian Pääministeri Indira Gandhi 11/8 1975

Kirje 11.8.1975

Yhdysvaltain Presidentti Gerald R. Ford 18/11 1975

Kirje 18.11.1975

Kirjailija Heikki Turunen 10/12 1974

Kirje 10.12.1974

Kirjailija Kalle Päätalo 15/10 1975

Kirje 15.10.1975

Akateemikko Mika Waltari 30/10 1970

Kirje 30.10.1970

Maaherra Ragnar Lassinantti 26/1 1975

Kirje 26.1.1975

Ministeri Viljo Virtanen 5/3 1969

Kirje 5.3.1969