New App Boosts Smoking Cessation in Low-Income Adults
August 22, 2025 by medscape.com
New App Boosts Smoking Cessation in Low-Income Adults
A study found that low-income adults who used the Smart-T smartphone app for smoking cessation were 1.81 times more likely to quit smoking at 26 weeks than those using the QuitGuide app. Smart-T users accessed quit tips more, used the call counselor feature, and requested nicotine replacement therapy frequently. They also felt more aware of their behaviors and found the intervention useful. The researchers suggest that Smart-T could be a cost-effective tool to help reduce smoking-related health disparities. The study, led by Emily T. Hébert, was published in JAMA Network Open. Limitations included the need for a specific quit date and Smart-T's availability only on Android devices.
