Associations between self-conscious emotions and sociodemographic factors, lifestyle, burden of disease, and healthcare interventions: A cross-sectional study with people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

This study reveals significant differences in how people with COPD experience self-conscious emotions, with specific subgroups exhibiting distinct emotional profiles. These emotions may stem from dominant norms in society and can contribute to negative health behaviors. Healthcare professionals need to acknowledge self-conscious emotions and tailor their healthcare interventions accordingly. Because of the small sample size, the findings need to be considered with caution and more comprehensive studies about COPD-related self-conscious emotions are needed.