Randomized controlled trial of MyLastDip: a Web-based smokeless tobacco cessation program for chewers ages 14-25.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Use of smokeless tobacco (ST) is a significant public health problem for young adults, many of whom want to quit. We describe the outcome of a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) examining the efficacy of two web-based ST cessation interventions targeting young chewers.

Methods

One thousand seven hundred and sixteen ST users wanting to quit were recruited online to the MyLastDip program and randomly assigned to one of two fully automated web-based ST cessation interventions: (a) an Enhanced Condition (N = 857) with tailored treatment recommendations and interactive features, or (b) a Basic Condition (N = 859) that provided an online ST cessation guide in static text.

Results

Assessment completion rates at 3 months, 6 months, and for both 3 and 6 months were

SUBMITTER: Danaher BG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3741058 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature