Publications by authors named "Paloma Prata de Oliveira"
Rev Gaucha Enferm
July 2019
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to understand how former smokers manage to stay tobacco-free using qualitative research methods guided by Social Phenomenology.
- Interviews with 12 former smokers highlighted key factors influencing abstinence, including health benefits, social interactions, financial savings, coping with cravings, and self-determination.
- The findings emphasize the importance of providing support for former smokers, considering their social environment and the complex challenges they face in maintaining abstinence.
