Abstract
In Malaysia, data on components suitability the established smoking cessation module is limited. This exploratory study aimed to evaluate the suitability of the components developed in the module for group behavioural therapy in workplace smoking cessation programs. Twenty staff were identified but only eight individuals were selected according to the study criteria during the recruitment period in May 2014. Focus group discussion was conducted to identify themes relevant to the behavioural issues among smokers. Thematic analysis yielded seven major themes which were reasons for regular smoking, reasons for quitting, comprehending smoking characteristics, quit attempt experiences, support and encouragement, learning new skills and behaviour, and preparing for lapse/relapse or difficult situations. As a result, the developed module was found to be relevant and suitable for use based on these themes.
Highlights
Smoking-related diseases have become the primary cause of mortality for the past three decades in developing countries including Malaysia (Lim et al, 2013)
Even though the Ministry of Health (MOH) of Malaysia provides smoking cessation services through 294 quit smoking clinics (QSCs) (Development and Planning Division, 2010), the prevalence of smoking in Malaysia has increased by 1.6% between the year 2006 and 2011, regardless of the definitions used by the surveys (Third National Health and Morbidity Survey, 2006; Global Adult Tobacco Survey, 2011)
Invitation was extended by distribution of flyers, invitation letters through the Head of Department (HOD) and by face to face approach
Summary
Smoking-related diseases have become the primary cause of mortality for the past three decades in developing countries including Malaysia (Lim et al, 2013). Financial cost has been spent every year to treat smoking-related diseases and the health care cost has been gradually increased (Syed Junid, 2007; Development and Planning Division, 2010) with the increment number of smokers. Even though the Ministry of Health (MOH) of Malaysia provides smoking cessation services through 294 quit smoking clinics (QSCs) (Development and Planning Division, 2010), the prevalence of smoking in Malaysia has increased by 1.6% between the year 2006 and 2011, regardless of the definitions used by the surveys (Third National Health and Morbidity Survey, 2006; Global Adult Tobacco Survey, 2011). One of the potential causes of increasing number of smokers is failure in training adequate number of health care providers in Smoking Cessation Program (SCP) (Development and Planning Division, 2010; Lee et al, 2013). Regular training will strengthen health care providers with soft skills in addition to nonpharmacological approach such as behavioural support which is important since smoking is associated with nicotine addiction, physical and behavioural involvement (Maguire et al, 2001; Lee et al, 2011)
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