Overcoming Challenges to Remote Biochemical Verification of Smoking Status: Insights From Participant Interviews.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Remote biochemical verification of smoking abstinence is limited by low adherence rates and technical problems with test completion. Qualitative data from study participants about their experiences completing these remote tests is lacking. The objectives were to interview participants who provided biochemical verification in a randomized trial of a smoking cessation intervention to (1) learn about participants' actual experiences with cotinine saliva testing; (2) examine willingness to conduct smartphone app-based carbon monoxide (CO) breathalyzer testing; and (3) gather recommendations to minimize barriers and improve adherence.

Methods

Participants who completed biochemical verification were invited to participate in semi-structured interviews that included watc

SUBMITTER: Santiago-Torres M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12824123 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature