Smoking and multiple sclerosis: development and feasibility study of a MS-specific smoking cessation intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tobacco smoking is an established risk factor for accelerated multiple sclerosis (MS) progression and worse MS symptoms. Generic smoking cessation programs might not fully meet the needs of people with MS (pwMS), as they don't address MS-specific barriers influencing smoking behavior (e.g., worries about relapses when quitting). Yet, no MS-specific smoking cessation interventions have been evaluated.

Objective

This study aimed to develop an MS-specific smoking cessation intervention.

Design

This is an intervention development and initial feasibility study, informed by the Behavior Change Wheel and the design and evaluation framework for digital health interventions, which have been successfully utilized before, including in MS contexts.

Method

Betwee

SUBMITTER: Keller AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12615918 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature