Text Messaging-Based Interventions for Smoking Cessation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

BackgroundTobacco use is one of the leading preventable global health problems producing nearly 6 million smoking-related deaths per year. Interventions delivered via text messaging (short message service, SMS) may increase access to educational and support services that promote smoking cessation ac...

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Main Authors: Scott-Sheldon, Lori A. J, Lantini, Ryan, Jennings, Ernestine G, Thind, Herpreet, Rosen, Rochelle K, Salmoirago-Blotcher, Elena, Bock, Beth C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JMIR Publications 2016-05-01
Series:JMIR mHealth and uHealth
Online Access:http://mhealth.jmir.org/2016/2/e49/