The HOLD ON (Helping Our Local Diabetics Overcome Nicotine) Study
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Identifying barriers, attitudes and experiences of smoking and quitting smoking in type 1 diabetics
IRAS ID
195192
Contact name
Maria Duaso
Contact email
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
N/D, N/D
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 6 months, 1 days
Research summary
This research will entail a qualitative study design using semi-structured, audio-recorded individual interviews to better understand the barriers of quitting smoking in type 1 diabetes patients.
Aims
This project is set to identify beliefs, experiences and attitudes towards smoking and smoking cessation in smokers with type 1 diabetes.Objectives
1.Examine the attitudes and experiences of type 1 diabetes smokers towards smoking.
2.Explore attitudes towards smoking cessation in type 1 diabetes patients.
3.Investigate the beliefs, perspectives and experiences of patients with type 1 diabetes on existing services to aid in smoking cessation.A minimum of 10 - 15 participants (male or female, ≥ 18 years of age) will be recruited from Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospital and details for this study will be made available by diabetes specialist nurses, as well as posters in the hospital publicising this study to eligible candidates based on certain inclusion criteria. These include patients who have been (1) diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, (2) who currently smoke [defined as having smoked at least 100 cigarettes and/or occasional smoking in their lifetime] (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2009), and (3) ability to converse in English. Upon agreement, volunteers will be required to complete a consent form prior to the start of the study.
Before the interview, participants will be asked to complete a questionnaire about their demographics, diabetic profile and smoking habits. Individual interviews will be conducted at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ hospital, telephone, Skype or at a mutually agreed alternative location. Each interview will last approximately 1 hour and questions, constructed using PRIME theory of motivation (West, 2009), will address three pivotal components including (1) beliefs about smoking, (2) plans to continue or quit smoking, and (3) perceived effectiveness of policies and services for smoking cessation. The recorded audiotapes will be transcribed verbatim and subsequently coded using NVivo and analysed using the Framework method (Gale et al., 2013). The whole transcripts will be revised multiple times to formulate concrete themes and subthemes, as well as acquiring a holistic perspective of smoking cessation in type 1 diabetes patients. Findings from this study will help inform future investigations providing support to industries to assist diabetics in managing smoking cessation.
REC name
South West - Cornwall & Plymouth Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/SW/0048
Date of REC Opinion
29 Feb 2016
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion