Text-Message Program effective way to quit smoking in adolescents, unravels JAMA study
USA: A targeted, interactive text message intervention increased self-reported vaping cessation rates among adolescents who used to smoke, a study finds
The 2-group randomized clinical trial published in the journal JAMA Network indicates that when a targeted, interactive text message intervention was implemented which leads to to increased self-reported vaping cessation rates among those recruited through social media channels.
E-cigarettes are the most popular tobacco product among adolescents. Even though the dangers of nicotine for teens are well known, there are no proven programs to help them quit smoking.
To execute such an intervention a 2-group, double-blind, individually randomized clinical trial was conducted by Amanda L. Graham, PhD, Innovations Center, Truth Initiative, Washington, DC and colleagues, where they recruited 1503 adolescent e-cigarette users via social media ads, with follow-ups at 1 and 7 months after randomization was conducted from October 1, 2021, to October 18, 2023. The intervention was provided through text messages, with assessments completed either online or over the phone.
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