WhatsApp-Based Coaching Program to Support Smoking and Vaping Cessation Among Young People: Pre-Post Study on Acceptance and Preliminary Efficacy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of tobacco cigarettes and electronic nicotine products is widespread among young people in Switzerland. At the same time, the instant messaging platform WhatsApp (Meta Platforms, Inc) is the most frequently used smartphone app in this population group. The provision of individually tailored, evidence-based coaching messages via WhatsApp seems promising to support smoking cessation in adolescents and young adults.

Objective

This study aims to test the feasibility, acceptance, and preliminary efficacy of a newly developed, semiautomated WhatsApp-based intervention program to support smoking and vaping cessation and reduction in adolescents and young adults.

Methods

Recruitment took place in Switzerland in 2023 and 2024 via various channels, both onlin

SUBMITTER: Haug S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12490768 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature