Table 2:
Single word responses related to care of tobacco dependence and hypertension. Significant differences noted in frequency of emotion-oriented responses, with apparent emphasis on “frustration” within tobacco response set.
| Response Category | Tobacco: n (%) | Hypertension: n (%) | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility to patient | 6 (10.5) | 7 (12.3) | 0.77 |
| Technical / Professional | 26 (45.6) | 32 (56.1) | 0.26 |
| Patient Character | 0 (0) | 1 (1.8) | N/A |
| Emotional Response | 16 (28.1) | 6 (10.5) | 0.02 |
| Relentless | |||
| Intervention | 5 (8.8) | 8 (14.0) | 0.38 |
| Uncategorized | 4 (7.0) | 3 (5.3) | 0.70 |