Table 2 Results of qualitative content analyses presented as themes and categories
From: Why do smokers diagnosed with COPD not quit smoking? - a qualitative study
Themes | Categories |
|---|---|
Life is governed by a long smoking history that is difficult to break | - Breaking a lifelong pattern is very difficult |
| Â | - It is never the right time in life to stop |
| Â | - Plans to stop do not lead to results |
Being aware and enlightened and having a need for autonomy | - Being aware of the consequences of continued smoking |
| Â | - To receive help and support without being patronized |