A content analysis of popular smartphone apps for smoking cessation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Smartphone applications (apps) are increasingly available for smoking cessation.

Purpose

This study examined the content of popular apps for smoking cessation for both iPhone and Android operating systems in February 2012.

Methods

A total of 252 smoking-cessation apps were identified for the iPhone and 148 for the Android. Across both operating systems, the most popular apps were identified (n=47 for the iPhone and n=51 for the Android) and analyzed for their (1) approach to smoking cessation and (2) adherence to an index based on the U.S. Public Health Service's Clinical Practice Guidelines for Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence. Where available, apps were coded for frequency of downloads. The analysis took place in 2012.

Results

Overall, popular a

SUBMITTER: Abroms LC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3836190 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature