An Avatar-Led Web-Based and SMS Text Message Smoking Cessation Program for Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Veterans: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the declining prevalence of cigarette smoking in the United States, socioeconomically disadvantaged veterans receiving care from the Veterans Health Administration have a high prevalence of smoking. Currently, available treatment options for these veterans focus on tobacco users who are ready to quit and have limited reach. Consequently, there is a great need for accessible, effective smoking cessation interventions for veterans at all levels of readiness to quit smoking.

Objective

To address these needs, we developed Vet Flexiquit, a web-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy program for veterans, and evaluated its acceptability (primary aim), efficacy, and impact on theory-based change processes relative to the National Cancer Institute's SmokefreeVET p

SUBMITTER: Heffner JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10148208 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature