The Miasma Mentality: Investigating the Association Between Beliefs in Noxious Fumes and Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Symptoms, and Quality of Life
The findings suggest that adherence to miasma theory beliefs is associated with adverse health outcomes in COPD patients. Addressing these beliefs through targeted education may enhance patient engagement and adherence to evidence-based treatments, ultimately improving health outcomes.
Authors
- Yashuang Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7425-5773)
- Yun Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8077-3905)
- Zhao Kang
- Yunlei Ma
- Limei Geng
- Xiangyan Yu
- Timothy Su (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7831-1947)
- Jia Nie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9393-482X)
Institutions
- Hebei University of Chinese Medicine (CN)
- First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of COPD
- Published
- 2025-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/copd.s500502
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.52