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Karlee Fonteyne1, Mischa Taylor1, Roula Nawara1

  • 1School of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Development, University of British Columbia, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada, 1 250-807-9972.

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Canadian youth desire vaping cessation apps that act as supportive companions, not just trackers. These apps should foster intrinsic motivation and offer a balance of independence and social connection for effective quitting.

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  • Adolescent Health

Background:

  • Youth vaping is a major public health issue with high initiation and dependence rates.
  • Many young people try to quit vaping without support, and few use cessation apps.
  • Understanding youth experiences with mobile health interventions for vaping cessation is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore Canadian youth perceptions and experiences with vaping cessation mobile apps.
  • To identify youth preferences and perceived utility of these digital tools.
  • To gather recommendations for improving youth-oriented vaping cessation apps.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative descriptive design with a constructivist paradigm.
  • 17 semistructured interviews with Canadian youth (aged 16-24) who vaped and used cessation apps.
  • Inductive analysis of transcribed interviews using reflexive thematic analysis.

Main Results:

  • Youth value "Quitting on my Own Terms," emphasizing intrinsic motivation.
  • Ambivalence exists regarding in-app social features; some prefer private quitting or external platforms.
  • "Pocket-sized Partners in Cessation" highlighted the utility of features like progress tracking and gamification, but stressed the need for authenticity and emotional resonance.

Conclusions:

  • Youth seek cessation apps as active companions that support their motivation and quitting efforts.
  • Effective apps should validate autonomy, accommodate non-linear quit journeys, and integrate interactive, youth-friendly features.
  • Designing apps that align with youth preferences can enhance digital cessation tools from mere convenience to meaningful support.