Understanding Jordanian Psychiatric Nurses’ Smoking Behaviors : A Grounded Theory Study
Joint Authors
Aldiabat, Khaldoun M.
Clinton, Michael
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-06-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
Smoking is prevalent in psychiatric facilities among staff and patients.
However, there have been few studies of how contextual factors in specific cultures influence rates of smoking and the health promotion role of psychiatric nurses.
This paper reports the findings of a classical grounded theory study conducted to understand how contextual factors in the workplace influences the smoking behaviors of Jordanian psychiatric nurses (JPNs).
Method.
Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with a sample of eight male JPNs smokers at a psychiatric facility in Amman, Jordan.
Findings.
Constant comparative analysis identified becoming a heavy smoker as a psychosocial process characterized by four sub-categories: normalization of smoking; living in ambiguity; experiencing workplace conflict; and, facing up to workplace stressors.
Conclusion.
Specific contextual workplace factors require targeted smoking cessation interventions if JPNs are to receive the help they need to reduce health risks associated with heavy smoking.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Aldiabat, Khaldoun M.& Clinton, Michael. 2013. Understanding Jordanian Psychiatric Nurses’ Smoking Behaviors : A Grounded Theory Study. Nursing Research and Practice،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Aldiabat, Khaldoun M.& Clinton, Michael. Understanding Jordanian Psychiatric Nurses’ Smoking Behaviors : A Grounded Theory Study. Nursing Research and Practice No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Aldiabat, Khaldoun M.& Clinton, Michael. Understanding Jordanian Psychiatric Nurses’ Smoking Behaviors : A Grounded Theory Study. Nursing Research and Practice. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-466699
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-466699