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To reduce the public health burden, smoking cessation programs have been implemented in various locations, including Taiwan. However, the experience of individuals receiving smoking cessation services remains poorly understood. In this study, we explored first-hand experience, feelings, and expectations of individuals who smoke cigarettes regarding smoking cessation services. The experiences of nine users of smoking cessation services in outpatient departments and pharmacies were qualitatively assessed with focus group interviewing. Six steps of content analysis were used to analyze the data, and member validation was performed to verify the rigor of data analysis. 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