Table 3.
Social support responses to original posts.
| Code and subcode | Exemplary quote | Value (N=1100), n (%) | |
| Emotional (n=275) |
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Encouragement | So glad you're trying again. I hope this is the one for you! Good luck, and keep strong, you can do this! | 230 (20.9) |
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Sympathy | I'm sorry to hear that you were allergic to the patch...Did you have a chance to discuss with your doctor or pharmacist? | 10 (0.9) |
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Understanding/empathy | I know what you are going through. I was a two pack a day smoker and it was killing me as well, it has been ten days since my last smoke and I was smoking for 30 years. | 35 (3.2) |
| Esteem (n=286) |
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Compliment | With your commitment to quit and all these great strategies, you seem well prepared and equipped to fight the cravings and conquer this nicotine addiction! | 224 (20.4) |
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Relief of guilt | You can only do what you can, try again, and one of these times it will stick for good. Don’t be too hard on yourself. | 10 (0.9) |
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Validation | Quitting is difficult and most people try several times before they are successful. | 52 (4.7) |
| Informational (n=283) |
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Referral | BC Quit Now helpline is always available to help you plan and provided you with tips and tricks to make your quit successful. If you need extra support, give us a call, we would be happy to help you 1-877-455-2233. | 44 (4.0) |
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Situation appraisal | Quitting is a selfish thing that you do for yourself but the benefits carry over to all the other people in your life! | 56 (5.1) |
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Suggestion/advice | I'm using the patch and lozenge and went down a step on the patch last week. Slow and steady, right? Remember - this is a marathon, not a sprint. | 172 (15.6) |
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Teaching | Many studies have shown that physical activities such as aerobic exercise help reduce the urges to smoke and decrease the withdrawal symptoms and cravings for cigarettes. | 11 (1.0) |
| Network (n=85) |
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Companionship | There's lots of support here on the forum; take time to read the others and their quit journey. You can also call a quit coach to help you make a plan. Good luck! | 85 (7.7) |
| Other (n=191) |
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Appreciation | Awe thanks for your support....I am hanging in there and I know with time it will get easier! | 82 (7.5) |
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Happy holidays | Hope you have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Hugs. | 89 (8.1) |