Attitudes and interest in technology-based treatment and the remote monitoring of smoking among adolescents and emerging adults.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Despite the public health relevance of smoking in adolescents and emerging adults, this group remains understudied and underserved. High technology utilization among this group may be harnessed as a tool for better understanding of smoking, yet little is known regarding the acceptability of mobile health (mHealth) integration.

Methods

Participants (ages 14-21) enrolled in a smoking cessation clinical trial provided feedback on their technology utilization, perceptions, and attitudes; and interest in remote monitoring for smoking. Characteristics that predicted greater technology acceptability for smoking treatment were also explored.

Results

Participants (N=87) averaged 19 years old and were mostly male (67%). Technology utilization was high for smart pho

SUBMITTER: McClure E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5453644 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature