Awareness of COPD in a High Risk Korean Population

서재용; Jung Ki Suck; 황용일; 문소영; 김진희; 김주희; 박성훈; Seung Hun Jang; Park Yong Bum; Jaejeong Shim

Awareness of COPD in a High Risk Korean Population

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Type: Academic journal

Author: 서재용 Jung Ki Suck 황용일 문소영 김진희 김주희 박성훈 Seung Hun Jang Park Yong Bum Jaejeong Shim

Journal: Yonsei University College of Medicine Yonsei Medical Journal Yonsei Medical Journal 제56권 제2호 KCI Accredited Journals

Published: 2015.1

Pages: 362 - 367 (6page)

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Awareness of COPD in a High Risk Korean Population

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Purpose: Increased awareness and understanding of chronic obstructive pulmonarydisease (COPD) is an important aspect of disease management. The aim of this study was to explore COPD awareness among smokers participating in a smoking cessation program. Materials and Methods: Face-to-face interviews were conducted with 289 subjects in three smoking cessation clinics, using a structuredquestionnaire. Results: A total of 68.2% of subjects had COPD-related symptoms, and 19.7% were in poor health. Only 1.0% of the subjects knew that COPD was a respiratory disease. A total of 2.4% of subjects had been diagnosed with COPD and received treatment. Television was the most common source of information about COPD, with 57.1% of the subjects receiving information in this way. After being informed about COPD, smoking-cessation willingness increased in 84.1% of the study group. It increased in 86.3% of the subjects without awarenessof COPD and in 81.2% of subjects with COPD-related symptoms. Conclusion:We found that awareness of COPD is very poor among current smokers in Korea. Many smokers perceived their health status as good, despite the presence of COPD-related symptoms. As the level of smoking-cessation willingness was different between those with and without awareness of COPD or COPD-related symptoms, a personalized education program with various educational tools may be needed to enhance awareness of the disease and to motivate smokers to quit.

#Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease #awareness #smokers #education

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