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Instructor/Advisor

Dr. Nicholas SantaBarbara

Keywords

HIV Care Providers, Smoking, Exercise

Abstract

People living with HIV (PWH) smoke more cigarettes thn the general population. Exercise can increase short-term abstinence, help reduce cravings, manage withdrawel symptoms, and can improve negative affective states associated with nicotine withdrawel. However, PWH exercise less and are less likely to quit smoking than the general populationw with one likely factor being a lack of communication about the relationship between these health care behaviors with their care providers. This qualitative study will explore HIV care provider’s perceptions of exercise as aid to smoking cessation in PWH, along with barriers and facilitators to engaging in these important conversations

HIV Care Providers' View on Exercise for Smoking Cessation

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