Title |
Improving adherence to web-based cessation programs: a randomized controlled trial study protocol
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Published in |
Trials, February 2013
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DOI | 10.1186/1745-6215-14-48 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Amanda L Graham, Sarah Cha, George D Papandonatos, Nathan K Cobb, Aaron Mushro, Ye Fang, Raymond S Niaura, David B Abrams |
Abstract |
Reducing smoking prevalence is a public health priority that can save more lives and money than almost any other known preventive intervention. Internet interventions have the potential for enormous public health impact given their broad reach and effectiveness. However, most users engage only minimally with even the best designed websites, diminishing their impact due to an insufficient 'dose'. Two approaches to improve adherence to Internet cessation programs are integrating smokers into an online social network and providing free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). Active participation in online communities is associated with higher rates of cessation. Integrating smokers into an online social network can increase support and may also increase utilization of cessation tools and NRT. Removing barriers to NRT may increase uptake and adherence, and may also increase use of online cessation tools as smokers look for information and support while quitting. The combination of both strategies may exert the most powerful effects on adherence compared to either strategy alone. |
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Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
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United States | 1 | 33% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 33% |
Unknown | 1 | 33% |
Demographic breakdown
Type | Count | As % |
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Members of the public | 2 | 67% |
Scientists | 1 | 33% |
Mendeley readers
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
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United States | 3 | 2% |
Brazil | 1 | <1% |
Pakistan | 1 | <1% |
Denmark | 1 | <1% |
United Kingdom | 1 | <1% |
Unknown | 123 | 95% |
Demographic breakdown
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Student > Master | 24 | 18% |
Researcher | 20 | 15% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 14 | 11% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 11 | 8% |
Student > Bachelor | 8 | 6% |
Other | 23 | 18% |
Unknown | 30 | 23% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
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Medicine and Dentistry | 26 | 20% |
Psychology | 20 | 15% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 11 | 8% |
Social Sciences | 11 | 8% |
Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 5 | 4% |
Other | 20 | 15% |
Unknown | 37 | 28% |