Effect of acupressure on smoking cessation in young smokers with nicotine dependence: A mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acupressure has been widely used to help people quit for a long time in China. This study explores the feasibility and effects of acupressure on smoking cessation in young smokers with nicotine dependence to inform policy and decision-making.

Methods

This was a single-group study with a pre/posttest design. The participants received four weeks of auricular acupressure treatment, led by a registered acupuncturist. Smoking cravings, nicotine dependence, withdrawal symptoms, and number of cigarettes per day (CPD) were recorded before and after treatment. Changes in outcomes were analyzed at 2 weeks and 4 weeks using SPSS software version 22.0. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the participants to explore their experiences and attitudes toward auricular a

SUBMITTER: Zhang YY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11970320 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature