Facilitators and barriers to smoking cessation: a qualitative study among health professionals in Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tobacco consumption remains a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality and is a significant preventable health concern. Despite the known benefits of smoking cessation, many smokers face difficulties in maintaining abstinence and preventing relapse. In Germany, approximately 30% of individuals aged 14 and older are smokers, which reflects low smoking cessation rates and limited use of evidence-based smoking cessation interventions.

Purpose

This qualitative study aimed to explore experts' views on smoking cessation through interviews with health practitioners.

Methods

Fifteen semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with professionals from diverse fields, including medical doctors, psychologists, and addiction therapists, from July to Novemb

SUBMITTER: Bokemeyer F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11959832 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature