Motivation to Quit Smoking after Acute Coronary Syndrome

Authors

  • Vânia Rocha Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação. Universidade do Porto. Porto. Portugal.
  • Marina Guerra Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação. Universidade do Porto. Porto. Portugal.
  • Marina Lemos Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação. Universidade do Porto. Porto. Portugal.
  • Júlia Maciel Faculdade de Medicina. Universidade do Porto. Porto. Portugal.
  • Geoffrey Williams Medical Center. University of Rochester. Rochester. United States of America.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.7926

Keywords:

Acute Coronary Syndrome/psychology, Motivation, Smoking, Smoking Cessation

Abstract

Introduction: Self-Determination Theory explores the process through which a person acquires motivation to initiate new behaviours related to health and to maintain them over time. This study aimed to determine the overall fit of Self-Determination Theory Model for Health Behavior to the data obtained from a sample of smokers hospitalized with acute coronary syndrome, and to identify the predictors of smoking status six months after clinical discharge.
Material and Methods: The sample included 110 participants, regular smokers, hospitalized due to acute coronary syndrome. Questionnaires were administered to assess autonomous self-regulation, perceived competence, family support, depressive symptoms and meaning in life. Participants were asked if they were currently smokers six months after clinical discharge.
Results: The results showed that the process variables specified by Self-Determination Theory fit the data well. Perceived competence predicted abstinence from smoking six months after clinical discharge.
Discussion: Our findings have similar characteristics to other international samples in which Self-Determination Theory models have
been tested. It is important to facilitate perceived competence, as the patients who continue to smoke have shorter length of life.
Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of considering clinical interventions based on Self-Determination Theory to facilitate
smoking cessation.

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Published

2017-01-31

How to Cite

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Rocha V, Guerra M, Lemos M, Maciel J, Williams G. Motivation to Quit Smoking after Acute Coronary Syndrome. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2017 Jan. 31 [cited 2024 Dec. 22];30(1):34-40. Available from: https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/7926

Issue

Vol. 30 No. 1 (2017): January

Section

Original

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