A Multimedia Support Skills Intervention for Female Partners of Male Smokeless Tobacco Users: Use and Perceived Acceptability.

ABSTRACT:

Background

UCare is a new multimedia (website+booklet) intervention for women who want their male partner to quit their use of smokeless tobacco. The intervention is based on research showing that perceived partner responsiveness to social support is highest when the supporter conveys respect, understanding, and caring in their actions. The website included both didactic and interactive features, with optional video components, and special activities to help women develop empathy for nicotine addiction. The booklet reinforced the website content, encouraged women to use the website, and served both as a physical reminder of the intervention and a convenient way to share the information with her partner.

Objective

The objective of this study was to describe the utilization an

SUBMITTER: Akers L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6294132 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature