Table 2.

Thematic structure of the data

Psychological responses

Prior to Lung Health Check (LHC) When told about LDCT eligibility Spirometry test results Waiting for LDCT results Receiving LDCT results Waiting for and undergoing follow‐up tests

Behavioural responses

Future anticipated screening participation Future anticipated symptomatic help‐seeking Smoking behaviour Other health behaviours

Factors influencing psychological and behavioural responses

Existing concerns about lung health and smoking history Social support Stigma and self‐blame Negativity and fatalism Competing priorities