Self-blaming as a barrier to lung cancer screening and smoking cessation programs in Italy. A qualitative study
Our study underscores the importance of avoiding stigma and respecting the dignity of cigarette users in implementing LCS and smoking cessation programs. Clear communication and supportive interactions with healthcare providers are crucial for enhancing the acceptability and effectiveness of these interventions. Future research should focus on quantifying these findings and exploring additional factors influencing the acceptability and effectiveness of combined LCS and smoking cessation programs.
Authors
- Valentina Bessi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6176-3584)
- Francesco Pistelli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5612-6364)
- Giuseppe Gorini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1413-5948)
- Claudia Bricci
- Silvia Marini
- Paolo Giorgi Rossi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9703-2460)
- Ermanno Rondini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0588-8718)
- Matías Eduardo Díaz Crescitelli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5635-720X)
- Luca Ghirotto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7632-1271)
- Sandra Bosi
- Euǵenio Paci (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9648-3902)
Institutions
- Azienda Sanitaria Unità Locale di Reggio Emilia (IT)
- Italian Association for Cancer Research (IT)
- Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IT)
- Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Pisana (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-03-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0318732
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.52
Funders
- Ministero della Salute
- Agenzia Sanitaria e Sociale Regionale, Regione Emilia-Romagna