Dissertations & Theses (Open Access)
Date of Award
Fall 12-2018
Degree Name
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Advisor(s)
Dr Ross Shegog, Phd
Second Advisor
Dr Alexander Prokhorov, Md, Phd
Third Advisor
Dr Steven Kelder, Phd
Abstract
Tobacco use is the leading cause of death in the United States. As of 2016, 23.5% of American 18-25 year olds reported having used cigarettes in the last month compared to 20.2% of adults and only 3.4% of adolescents. Due to the efficacy and widespread general use of mobile technology today, mobile-phone health, or mHealth apps, have become increasingly popular methods of delivering smoking cessation programs. However, there is a lack of evidence in regards to the quality and the effectiveness of using mHealth to deliver smoking cessation interventions to young adults. This study aims to fill this gap to a certain extent by providing evidence for the usability and quality of Quit4Helath, an interactive smoking cessation mobile phone aimed predominantly at young adults. Methods: Participants
Recommended Citation
Czerniak, Katarzyna, "Development And Usability Testing Of Quit4Health, A Smoking Cessation Smartphone App For Young Adults" (2018). Dissertations & Theses (Open Access). 33.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/uthsph_dissertsopen/33