Decídetexto: Feasibility and Acceptability of a Mobile Smoking Cessation Intervention in Puerto Rico

Cartujano-Barrera, Francisco; Peña-Vargas, Cristina; Arana-Chicas, Evelyn; Pérez-Ramos, José G.; Mattei, Josiemer; Hurtado‐de‐Mendoza, Alejandra; Costas-Muñíz, Rosario; Jiménez, Julio; Cupertino, Ana Paula; Castro, Eida

doi:10.3390/ijerph18041379

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“…The survey was completed in the participants’ language of preference, either English or Spanish. In previous studies, the sociodemographic and smoking-related questions have been used among Latinos who smoke [ 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 29 ].…”

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Understanding the Perspectives of Latino Adults Who Smoke on Physical Activity: A Qualitative Study

Hernández-Torres

Alaniz-Cantu

Rojas

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Smoking and sedentary lifestyle frequently co-occur among Latinos. Evidence suggests that moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) may enhance smoking cessation rates. However, this synergistic phenomenon has not been studied among Latinos, the largest minority group in the United States. This qualitative study consisted of semi-structured interviews in English or Spanish with Latino adults who smoke (n = 20) to understand their perspectives on physical activity. Participants were recruited using community-based recruitment strategies. The Health Belief Model was used as a framework for qualitative theoretical analysis. Multiple perceived benefits (e.g., mood management, strategy to quit smoking), susceptibility (e.g., risk of cardiovascular diseases, physical impairment), and barriers (e.g., lack of social support, low financial resources) of being physically active were identified. Moreover, multiple cues to action to do physical activity (e.g., being a role model, spending time with family and friends) were identified. These factors provide concrete operational strategies to address smoking cessation and physical activity among Latinos. Further research is needed on how best to integrate these perspectives into smoking cessation interventions.

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Understanding the Perspectives of Latino Adults Who Smoke on Physical Activity: A Qualitative Study

Hernández-Torres

Alaniz-Cantu

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“…Our library included messages drawn from 2 SCT-based SMS smoking cessation programs focusing on smokers who are ready to quit, including SmokefreeTXT and Decídetexto (a program designed for Latino smokers [37,38]). We adapted the messages to the cultural context of Chinese immigrant smokers.…”

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Development of a WeChat-based Mobile Messaging Smoking Cessation Intervention for Chinese Immigrant Smokers: Qualitative Interview Study

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Background Smoking remains a major public health issue among Chinese immigrants. Smoking cessation programs that focus on this population are scarce and have a limited population-level impact due to their low reach. Mobile messaging interventions have the potential to reach large audiences and expand smokers’ access to smoking cessation treatment. Objective This study describes the development of a culturally and linguistically appropriate mobile messaging smoking cessation intervention for Chinese immigrant smokers delivered via WeChat, the most frequently used social media platform among Chinese people globally. Methods This study had 2 phases. In phase 1, we developed a mobile message library based on social cognitive theory and the US Clinical Practice Guidelines for Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence. We culturally adapted messages from 2 social cognitive theory-based text messaging smoking cessation programs (SmokefreeTXT and Decídetexto). We also developed new messages targeting smokers who were not ready to quit smoking and novel content addressing Chinese immigrant smokers’ barriers to quitting and common misconceptions related to willpower and nicotine replacement therapy. In phase 2, we conducted in-depth interviews with 20 Chinese immigrant smokers (including 7 women) in New York City between July and August 2021. The interviews explored the participants’ smoking and quitting experiences followed by assessment of the text messages. Participants reviewed 17 text messages (6 educational messages, 3 self-efficacy messages, and 8 skill messages) via WeChat and rated to what extent the messages enhanced their motivation to quit, promoted confidence in quitting, and increased awareness about quitting strategies. The interviews sought feedback on poorly rated messages, explored participant preferences for content, length, and format, discussed their concerns with WeChat cessation intervention, and solicited recommendations for frequency and timing of messages. Results Overall, participants reported that the messages enhanced their motivation to quit, offered encouragement, and made them more informed about how to quit. Participants particularly liked the messages about the harms of smoking and strategies for quitting. They reported barriers to applying some of the quitting strategies, including coping with stress and staying abstinent at work. Participants expressed strong interest in the WeChat mobile messaging cessation intervention and commented on its potential to expand their access to smoking cessation treatment. Conclusions Mobile messages are well accepted by Chinese immigrant smokers. Research is needed to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of WeChat mobile messaging smoking cessation interventions for promoting abstinence among Chinese immigrant smokers.

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“I'm a transgender man… I have to quit smoking for treatment and surgery”: Describing the experience of a Latino transgender man during his attempt to quit smoking

Cartujano-Barrera

Cox

Catley

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Decídetexto: Feasibility and Acceptability of a Mobile Smoking Cessation Intervention in Puerto Rico

Cited by 10 publications

References 39 publications

Understanding the Perspectives of Latino Adults Who Smoke on Physical Activity: A Qualitative Study

Understanding the Perspectives of Latino Adults Who Smoke on Physical Activity: A Qualitative Study

Development of a WeChat-based Mobile Messaging Smoking Cessation Intervention for Chinese Immigrant Smokers: Qualitative Interview Study

“I'm a transgender man… I have to quit smoking for treatment and surgery”: Describing the experience of a Latino transgender man during his attempt to quit smoking

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