A systematic review of qualitative studies on factors associated with smoking cessation among adolescents and young adults.

Using an aggregative meta-synthesis approach, this study identified 39 conceptually distinct factors grouped into two categories: environmental factors and individual attributes. These findings highlight the importance of considering both environmental and individual factors when developing smoking cessation programs for young persons who smoke. The study also sheds light on self-conscious emotions towards cessation, such as embarrassment when using cessation services, which are often overlooked in quantitative reviews. Overall, this study has important implications for developing effective smoking cessation interventions and policies that address the complex factors influencing smoking behavior among young persons.