Researchers from the University’s Department of Social & Policy Sciences are conducting a study examining female smoker’s experiences of quitting smoking.
In particular we are looking for smokers who have tried to quit before using various methods including ‘cold turkey’ or buying nicotine replacement therapy over the counter and are investigating why these methods were chosen over using the stop smoking services.
The study will run from May to August 2010.
To be eligible for this study you need to fulfill the following criteria:
You must:
- Be female
- Be aged over 18 years of age
- Not be pregnant
- Speak fluent English
- Be a regular smoker and smoke on a daily basis
- Have made at least one previous quit attempt (without help from doctors, nurses, pharmacists, stop smoking advisors etc)
- Be available for up to 2 hours between 9am and 8pm to come to the University of Bath or a central location in Bath.
Procedure
The study involves attending one session and taking part in focus group discussion about quitting smoking. The session lasts approximately between 1 hour and thirty minutes to 2 hours. The data will be kept strictly confidential.
You will be given a £10 voucher as a thank you for your time and expenses and light refreshments will be provided.
If you wish to take part or would like further information please contact Fay Beck.