Attitudes & behaviors toward the management of tobacco smoking patients: qualitative study with French primary care physicians.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Smoking cessation is a major public health issue. In France, primary care physicians (PCP) are the first contact points for tobacco management. The objective of this study was to understand how PCPs are involved in the management of smoking cessation: ownership, commitment, barriers.

Methods

A qualitative study was conducted using group and individual semi-structured techniques with PCPs. A thematic analysis of verbatim transcripts was performed to identify concepts and sub-concepts of interest. Saturation was evaluated retrospectively to ensure adequate sample size.

Results

A sample of 35 PCPs were interviewed, 31 in four focus groups and four in individual interviews. PCPs discussed their roles in the management of tobacco smoking cessation, including the

SUBMITTER: Coindard G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8759174 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature