Tobacco and older people: A mixed methods exploration

  • Research type

    Research Study

  • Full title

    Developing a tailored support model for the elderly in primary care: A mixed methods exploration of older people’s attitudes towards smoking and smoking cessation

  • IRAS ID

    162815

  • Contact name

    Elena Ratschen

  • Contact email

    elena.ratschen@york.ac.uk

  • Research summary

    This study, utilising interviews and a survey will explore the attitudes of older people (65 years and over)who smoke, with regards to smoking and smoking cessation. Other areas of exploration will include information and support needs relating to smoking and smoking cessation and potential barriers and facilitators to accessing smoking cessation services. Participants will be recruited from a primary care practice in Nottingham City. The study will run for 4 months.

  • REC name

    North East - Tyne & Wear South Research Ethics Committee

  • REC reference

    14/NE/1123

  • Date of REC Opinion

    28 Aug 2014

  • REC opinion

    Favourable Opinion