Using QuitCoach for Smoking Cessation
Author Information
Author(s): Peter Selby, Scott McIntosh, Cameron Norman, Rick Botelho, James Balmford, Ron Borland, Peter Benda
Primary Institution: VicHealth Centre for Tobacco Control
Hypothesis
What characteristics of smokers affect their participation in the QuitCoach program over time?
Conclusion
The QuitCoach program has the potential to help many smokers quit, but most users only visit the site once, indicating a need for better strategies to encourage repeated use.
Supporting Evidence
- 83.8% of users registered with the QuitCoach.
- 91% of users were planning to quit in the next 30 days.
- 27.3% of registered users returned for a second visit.
- Women and older smokers were more likely to return to the program.
Takeaway
The QuitCoach is a website that helps people quit smoking, but most people only use it once and don't come back for more help.
Methodology
Data were collected from an online questionnaire completed by users to obtain tailored cessation advice.
Potential Biases
The study relies on self-reported data, which may be subject to inaccuracies.
Limitations
Most users only visited the site once, suggesting limited engagement with the program.
Participant Demographics
Users were predominantly female (62%) with a median age of 34 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Confidence Interval
95% CI 1.31 - 2.55
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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