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Cognitive Distortions as Barriers to Seeking Smoking Cessation Treatment: A Comparative Study.
Arpacioglu, Selim; Erzincan, Erkal; Ergelen, Mine; Arpacioglu, Beyza; Paltun, Salih Cihat; Yalçin, Murat; Bilici, Rabia.
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  • Arpacioglu S; Psychiatry Department, Faculty of Medicine, Altinbas University, Istanbul 34147, Turkey.
  • Erzincan E; Psychology Department, Faculty of Economics Administrative and Social Sciences, Gelisim University, Istanbul 34310, Turkey.
  • Ergelen M; Psychiatry Department, Erenköy Training and Research Hospital for Mental and Neurological Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul 34736, Turkey.
  • Arpacioglu B; Psychiatry Department, Erenköy Training and Research Hospital for Mental and Neurological Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul 34736, Turkey.
  • Paltun SC; Psychiatry Department, Erenköy Training and Research Hospital for Mental and Neurological Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul 34736, Turkey.
  • Yalçin M; Psychiatry Department, Erenköy Training and Research Hospital for Mental and Neurological Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul 34736, Turkey.
  • Bilici R; Psychology Department, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Istanbul Ticaret University, Istanbul 34445, Turkey.
J Clin Med ; 13(13)2024 Jul 07.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38999538
ABSTRACT
Background/

Objectives:

Despite the availability of effective pharmacotherapy and evidence-based treatments, a substantial proportion of smokers do not seek treatment. This study aims to explore the cognitive distortions associated with not seeking evidence-based smoking cessation treatment and to identify cognitive barriers.

Methods:

The research conducted in Istanbul between October and December 2017 employs a cross-sectional design and includes two groups a treatment-seeking group comprising 156 patients diagnosed with tobacco use disorder and a non-treatment seeking group of 78 patients with tobacco use disorder who had never sought professional help for smoking cessation. A comprehensive data collection process was used, including sociodemographic information, cognitive distortion assessment using the cognitive distortions scale, a smoking-related cognitive distortions interview and the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence.

Results:

While no significant sociodemographic differences were observed between the treatment-seeking and non-treatment-seeking groups, the study found that higher nicotine dependence was associated with a higher likelihood of seeking treatment. The treatment-seeking group displayed significantly higher levels of "all-or-nothing thinking" cognitive distortions related to smoking and smoking cessation. Conversely, the non-treatment-seeking group exhibited elevated levels of cognitive distortions such as "labeling", "mental filtering", "should statements" and "minimizing the positive" regarding receiving smoking cessation treatment.

Conclusions:

Understanding the cognitive distortions associated with treatment-seeking behavior for tobacco use disorder is crucial for developing targeted public-based interventions, public service announcements for tobacco use prevention and encouraging individuals to seek evidence-based treatment. Addressing these cognitive distortions can also potentially enhance the effectiveness of smoking cessation programs and reduce the global burden of tobacco-related diseases and mortality.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: J Clin Med Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Turquía Pais de publicación: Suiza
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: J Clin Med Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Turquía Pais de publicación: Suiza