چکیده (انگلیسی):

Background:Smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) seem to be a special subgroup of smokers
that have a more urgent need to quit smoking but might find it more difficult to do so. This study aimed to explore
which justifications for tobacco smoking and experiences of quitting were commonly shared in smokers with and
without COPD, and which, if any, were specific to smokers with COPD.
Methods:In ten primary healthcare centres in the Netherlands, we conducted semi-structured, in-depth interviews in
10 smokers with and 10 smokers without COPD.
Results:Three themes were generated:‘balancing the impact on health of smoking’, ‘challenging of autonomy by
social interference’, ‘prerequisites for quitting’. All participants trivialized health consequences of smoking; those with
COPD seemed to be less knowledgeable about smoking and health. Both groups of smokers found autonomy very
important. Smokers with COPD were indignant about a perceived lack of empathy in their communication with doctors.
Furthermore, smokers with COPD in particular had little faithin the efficacy of smoking cessation aids. Lastly, motivation
for quitting was dominated by fluctuation and smokers with COPD specifically maintained that their vision of life was
linked with quitting.
Conclusions:The participants showed many similarities intheir reasoning about smoking and quitting.
The corresponding themes argue for a less paternalistic regime in the communication with smokers with
attention required for the motivational stage and room made for smokers’ own views, and with clear
information and education. Furthermore, addressing social interactions, health perceptions and moral
agendas in the communication with smokers with COPD may help to make smoking cessation interventions
more suitable for them