Smartphone Apps Targeting Youth Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation: An Assessment of Credibility and Quality.
Lauren MicalizziDelvon T MattinglyKandi L WalkerJessica King JensenE Melinda Mahabee-GittensKathleen A GarrisonPublished in: Current addiction reports (2023)
Consistent with prior reviews, we identified a disconnect between apps that are readily accessible and those that have an evidence base, and many popular apps received low quality scores. Findings suggest a need for better integration between evidence-based and popular, available apps targeting youth tobacco use.