Effectiveness and Acceptability of a Comprehensive Mobile Health-Based Modality for Smoking Cessation - Beijing Municipality, China, 2022

Shuilian Chu; Hang Jing; Di Zhang; Yuan Cao; Yunliang Qian; Xiurong Liu; Lin Xiao; Zhaohui Tong; Lirong Liang

doi:10.46234/ccdcw2023.088

Effectiveness and Acceptability of a Comprehensive Mobile Health-Based Modality for Smoking Cessation - Beijing Municipality, China, 2022

China CDC Wkly. 2023 May 26;5(21):464-468. doi: 10.46234/ccdcw2023.088.

Authors

Shuilian Chu¹, Hang Jing¹, Di Zhang¹, Yuan Cao², Yunliang Qian², Xiurong Liu², Lin Xiao³, Zhaohui Tong⁴, Lirong Liang¹

Affiliations

¹ Department of Research on Tobacco Dependence Therapies, Beijing Institute of Respiratory Medicine and Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
² Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Beijing, China.
³ Tobacco Control Office, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China.
⁴ Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Institute of Respiratory Medicine and Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.

Abstract

What is already known on this topic?: Mobile health interventions have been demonstrated to be effective in aiding smoking cessation among smokers. Nevertheless, research on this topic remains limited in China.

What is added by this report?: Following two months of utilizing the services of a comprehensive mobile health (mHealth)-based modality ("Way to Quit" modality) which integrated three online interventions through the WeChat application, 29.1% of participating smokers successfully quit smoking. Participants who used a greater number of online services were more likely to cease smoking. All services were scored highly for satisfaction among smokers.

What are the implications for public health practice?: This study presents a practical and feasible method to assist Chinese smokers in quitting smoking. The results of this research suggest a promising direction for enhancing the accessibility and utilization of smoking cessation services. Additionally, these findings serve as a critical reference for addressing the obstacles faced by smoking cessation services in China.

Keywords: mobile health; nicotine dependence; smoking cessation.

Copyright and License information: Editorial Office of CCDCW, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention 2023.

Grants and funding

This study was supported by Beijing Key Specialists in Major Epidemic Prevention and Control from the Beijing Municipal Health Commission and Financial Budgeting Project of Beijing Institute of Respiratory Medicine (ysbz2023002)