Korean American Smokers’ Perspectives on Mobile Smoking Cessation Applications
Introduction: The primary purpose of this research is to investigate the adoption process of mobile smoking cessation apps for Korean American smokers with the eventual purpose of proposing a new combined model of smartphone smoking cessation adoption. Methods: From September 2018 to March 2019, a t...
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doaj-18764cf9bf854ba8a8683d7db82144872021-04-02T16:03:06ZengSAGE PublishingTobacco Use Insights1179-173X2020-12-011310.1177/1179173X20972384Korean American Smokers’ Perspectives on Mobile Smoking Cessation ApplicationsJoonwoo MoonJulaine S RiggJanice E SmithIntroduction: The primary purpose of this research is to investigate the adoption process of mobile smoking cessation apps for Korean American smokers with the eventual purpose of proposing a new combined model of smartphone smoking cessation adoption. Methods: From September 2018 to March 2019, a total of 227 Korean American smokers responded to surveys regarding the effectiveness of mobile applications for smoking cessation. A path analysis was used to analyze the predictors of adopting and using smoking cessation applications available via smartphones. Results: Perceived benefits and self-efficacy were important factors for influencing the perceived usefulness of a smoking cessation mobile app. Moreover, the perceived usefulness of a smoking cessation mobile app was also positively related to intention to use a smoking cessation mobile app. Conclusion: Although mobile smoking cessation apps can help many individuals quit smoking, most Korean American smokers are not current users of smoking cessation mobile apps. Therefore, there is a strong need to use strategic evidence-based communication interventions for promoting the widespread adoption of smoking cessation applications.https://doi.org/10.1177/1179173X20972384 |
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Korean American Smokers’ Perspectives on Mobile Smoking Cessation Applications |
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Korean American Smokers’ Perspectives on Mobile Smoking Cessation Applications |
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Korean American Smokers’ Perspectives on Mobile Smoking Cessation Applications |
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Introduction: The primary purpose of this research is to investigate the adoption process of mobile smoking cessation apps for Korean American smokers with the eventual purpose of proposing a new combined model of smartphone smoking cessation adoption. Methods: From September 2018 to March 2019, a total of 227 Korean American smokers responded to surveys regarding the effectiveness of mobile applications for smoking cessation. A path analysis was used to analyze the predictors of adopting and using smoking cessation applications available via smartphones. Results: Perceived benefits and self-efficacy were important factors for influencing the perceived usefulness of a smoking cessation mobile app. Moreover, the perceived usefulness of a smoking cessation mobile app was also positively related to intention to use a smoking cessation mobile app. Conclusion: Although mobile smoking cessation apps can help many individuals quit smoking, most Korean American smokers are not current users of smoking cessation mobile apps. Therefore, there is a strong need to use strategic evidence-based communication interventions for promoting the widespread adoption of smoking cessation applications. |
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