PSYCHOSOCIAL COMPONENT OF FIGHTING AGAINST SMOKING AS PART OF PRIMARY PROPHYLAXIS OF LUNG-CANCER

The study discusses certain aspects related to primary prophylaxis of lung cancer. These include objective parameters of smoking and psychological aspects of tobacco dependence of smokers as well as their awareness of health hazard of tobacco and motivations for cessation of smoking. Social and psychological reasons and patterns of smoking were studied in 400 workers and clerks of industrial enterprises. The role of psychological factors in cessation of smoking was shown. The need for certain psychologic correction aimed at formation of healthy life style is emphasized.