Smoking Cessation Intervention for College Smokers: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Abstract

High rates of Internet use among young adults make online intervention with this population particularly attractive. This study determines the efficacy of providing an online cessation intervention for college smokers. Results of the two-group randomized controlled trial suggest that providing personalized smoking cessation messages as part of a general interest online college life magazine reduced the 7-day point prevalence of smoking throughout the intervention period and increased 30-day abstinence.

Author

• Colleen Klatt, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities