Motivators and barriers for smoking cessation in people with multiple sclerosis: a qualitative study to inform the design of a tailored intervention

Motivators and barriers for smoking cessation in people with multiple sclerosis: a qualitative study to inform the design of a tailored intervention

Abstract Background Tobacco smoking is a relevant determinant of multiple sclerosis (MS) onset, and smokers have increased risk for faster progression of MS compared to non-smokers. While the smoking prevalence is high in Germany, no smoking cessation programs have been developed specifically in MS...

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Main Authors: Alex M. Keller, Barbara von Glasenapp, Daniel Kotz, Claudia H. Marck, Christoph Heesen, Karin Riemann-Lorenz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Multiple sclerosis
Smoking cessation
Qualitative study
Intervention development
Health behaviour
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20998-5
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