COVID-19 Impact on Smokers Participating in Smoking Cessation Trials: The Experience of Nondaily Smokers Participating in a Smartphone App Study.

ABSTRACT: Objectives: To provide initial insight into how the COVID-19 pandemic could affect smoking behaviors and cessation efforts that were underway at its onset. Methods: An additional survey was added to follow-up assessments in an ongoing smoking cessation study for nondaily smokers: a measure of impact of COVID-19 and a subset of previously administered scales measuring smoking, emotional well-being, and alcohol use. Pre-post tests were conducted (84 ± 28 days apart). Results: Participants (81/100 of enrolled; 67% female, 75% white, 10% Hispanic, 37 ± 11 years old) reported experiencing changes regarding work (35% income reduction/loss; 35% remote work) and living situation (15% consolidated residences). Participants reported their motivation to quit smoking "slightly" in

SUBMITTER: Hoeppner SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8812286 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature