Acceptability of smokers of a conceptual cigarette tracker as wearable for smoking reduction.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The study aims to explore smokers' acceptance of using a conceptual cigarette tracker like a cigarette filter for smoking cessation using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Smokers presenting to the family medicine clinics at a tertiary care center were asked to complete an anonymous questionnaire.

Results

A total of 45 participants were included. Two-thirds of the smokers reported that they would like to try such a tracker and perceived its usefulness in reducing the number of daily cigarettes consumed and increasing the motivation to join a smoking cessation program. A range of 40-50% of the participants had a neutral attitude towards the visibility of the tracker and its effect on social acceptance and self-image. The structural equation model with latent va

SUBMITTER: Antoun J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8832834 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature