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Sherald Sanchez1,2, Anasua Kundu2, Elizabeth Limanto3
1Institute of Medical Science, Termerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
JMIR Mhealth and Uhealth
|March 28, 2022
Summary
Free vaping cessation apps are limited and lack features, despite rising e-cigarette use. More research is needed to develop effective mobile health interventions for quitting vaping.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use, or vaping, is increasing, especially among young people.
- There is a growing need for effective interventions to support vaping cessation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the quality, content, features, and adherence to evidence-based principles of free vaping cessation apps.
- To understand the popularity of these apps among users.
Main Methods:
- A systematic search identified eligible free vaping cessation apps in December 2020.
- Eight apps were analyzed for quality (Mobile App Rating Scale) and adherence to evidence-based practices.
- Interrater reliability was high (ICC 0.92).
Main Results:
- Only 8 apps met the inclusion criteria; 3 were specific to vaping cessation, and 5 addressed both smoking and vaping.
- The average app quality score was 3.66 out of 5.
- Existing apps have limited features specifically for vaping cessation.
Conclusions:
- Smartphone apps represent a valuable, yet underdeveloped, tool for vaping cessation interventions.
- There is a critical need for apps to incorporate evidence-based practices and undergo rigorous evaluation.
- Improving app quality and features can enhance their effectiveness in helping users quit vaping.
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