Tobacco Use: Internet-based Cessation Interventions
CDC
An Evidence-Based Practice
Description
Internet-based tobacco cessation interventions use websites to provide evidence-based information, strategies, and behavioral support to motivate and assist tobacco users interested in quitting. Interventions include one or more of the following:
-Interactive features that help clients monitor progress and provide guidance, feedback, and support
-Tailored guidance that matches users with services and advice
-Coaching, counseling, or social support from peers or trained professionals
Internet content may be developed or adapted to specific populations and communities. Interventions may also incorporate text messaging, telephone calls, or medications.
-Interactive features that help clients monitor progress and provide guidance, feedback, and support
-Tailored guidance that matches users with services and advice
-Coaching, counseling, or social support from peers or trained professionals
Internet content may be developed or adapted to specific populations and communities. Interventions may also incorporate text messaging, telephone calls, or medications.
Results / Accomplishments
The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends internet-based interventions to increase tobacco use cessation. Evidence shows interventions increase cessation among adults interested in quitting when measured six or more months following intervention.
About this Promising Practice
Primary Contact
The Community Guide
1600 Clifton Rd, NE
MS V25-5
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 498-1827
communityguide@cdc.gov
https://www.thecommunityguide.org/
1600 Clifton Rd, NE
MS V25-5
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 498-1827
communityguide@cdc.gov
https://www.thecommunityguide.org/
Topics
Health / Tobacco Use
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