Research
Adherence
Internet interventions are effective for smoking cessation, increasing abstinence rates.
Use internet-based programs to help you quit smoking. These programs offer personalized feedback and support, which can increase your chances of staying smoke-free.
WeakSupportsHIGH confidence
Of 22 studies (21 RCTs, 1 prospective cohort) assessing Internet interventions, 17 reported significant increase in abstinence (Table 5).
Why this rating
Class I A evidence for internet interventions.
Source
Information Technology and Lifestyle: A Systematic Evaluation of Internet and Mobile Interventions for Improving Diet, Physical Activity, Obesity, Tobacco, and Alcohol Use
Ashkan Afshin et al. · Journal of the American Heart Association · 2016
DOI 10.1161/jaha.115.003058
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- Internet interventions significantly reduce excessive alcohol use.Weak
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