Effect of a workplace mobile phone-based instant messaging intervention on smoking cessation: a cluster-randomized controlled trial.

Xue WengOi Sze LauChak Hang NgWilliam Ho Cheung Li Tai Hing Lam Man-Ping Wang

Published in: Addiction (Abingdon, England) (2022)

Compared with a text messaging mobile phone intervention, a chat-based instant messaging mobile phone intervention did not improve smoking abstinence over 12 months in workplaces. Engagement in text-based or chat-based interventions was associated with higher quit rates compared with non-engagement.

Keyphrases

smoking cessation
randomized controlled trial
replacement therapy
social media
study protocol
physical activity
clinical trial
health promotion