Predictors of Retention in an Adult Text Messaging Smoking Cessation Intervention Program: Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mobile health tools such as text messaging programs can support smoking cessation. However, high rates of disengagement from these tools decrease their effectiveness.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to identify user characteristics associated with retention in an adult text messaging smoking cessation intervention.

Methods

Adults initiating a quit attempt using the publicly available program SmokefreeTXT between March 6 and June 21, 2016 (n=6215), were included. Data were collected to assess nicotine dependence, frequency of being around other smokers, time of the day for cigarette cravings, extrinsic and intrinsic motivation to quit smoking, confidence in quitting, and long-term intention to be smoke free. Multivariable survival analysis modeling f

SUBMITTER: Wiseman KP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6694733 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature