A content analysis of free smoking cessation mobile applications in the USA
A content analysis of free smoking cessation mobile applications in the USA
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DOI：
10.1017/jsc.2019.6
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发表时间：
2019-12-01
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0.9
通讯作者：
Salloum, Ramzi G.
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作者：
Lee, JuHan;Dallery, Jesse;Salloum, Ramzi G.
目标。评估免费戒烟应用程序的质量和内容，并评估其对美国公共卫生服务指南治疗烟草使用和依赖的依从性。2018年1月，从App Store和Google Play Store共下载了180个应用程序;检索到的前30个应用程序的搜索词为：“戒烟"、”戒烟“、”停止吸烟“。使用移动的应用程序评级量表（MARS）并通过评估其他特征、行为改变策略和对5As.结果/发现的遵守情况对技术质量进行评级。共确定了67个免费下载应用程序进行全面审查（n = 40个来自Apple App Store，n = 27个来自Google Play Store）。平均MARS评分为16.2/19.0：参与度（3.3/5.0）、功能性（4.4/5.0）、美学（4.0/5.0）和信息（2.6/5.0）。总体而言，43个应用程序允许共享，12个允许应用程序社区，5个需要密码。观察到以下特征：评估（n = 51）、反馈（n = 38）、信息/教育（n = 45）、监测（n = 52）和目标设定（n = 23）。遵循5A的应用程序之间存在显著差异：询问（n = 44），建议（n = 54），评估（n = 30），协助（n = 62）和安排（n = 0）。鉴于戒烟应用程序的增长，未来的努力应该集中在提高其技术质量和遵守5A。
Aims. To evaluate the quality and content of free smoking cessation apps and assess their adherence to the US Public Health Service guideline for treating tobacco use and dependence.Methods. In total 180 apps were downloaded from the App Store and Google Play Store in January 2018; the top-ranking 30 apps were retrieved for the search terms: 'smoking cessation', 'quit smoking', 'stop smoking'. Technical quality was rated using the Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS) and by assessing other characteristics, behavioral change strategies and adherence to the 5As.Results/findings. A total 67 free-to-download apps were identified for full review (n = 40 from the Apple App Store and n = 27 from the Google Play Store). The average MARS score was 16.2/19.0: Engagement (3.3/5.0), Functionality (4.4/5.0), Aesthetics (4.0/5.0), and Information (2.6/5.0). Overall, 43 apps allowed sharing, 12 allowed for an app community, and five required a password. The following features were observed: assessment (n = 51), feedback (n = 38), information/education (n = 45), monitoring (n = 52), and goal setting (n = 23). Significant differences were found among apps adhering to the 5As: Ask (n = 44), Advise (n = 54), Assess (n = 30), Assist (n = 62), and Arrange (n = 0).Conclusions. Given the growth in smoking cessation apps, future efforts should focus on improving their technical quality and adherence to the 5As.