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Using graphic text-messaging to promote smoking cessation among first-generation Chinese and Korean male immigrants
First-generation Chinese and Korean male immigrants in the United States are at high risk for tobacco use. This study pilot-tested a graphic, native-language text-messaging intervention to promote smoking cessation among these groups. First-generation Chinese and Korean male immigrant smokers ( = 71) were recruited from the Washington DC area. Participants were randomly assigned to one of four conditions based on a between-subjects 2 (graphic plus text or text-only messages) � 2 (quitline information or quitting tips) design. The text-messaging intervention included 30 text messages in total and lasted one month. Participants completed an expired air carbon monoxide (CO) assessment and self-reported measures at both baseline and follow-up. Results show that, from baseline to follow-up, participants’ expired air CO levels decreased significantly ( = 0.001). Attitude toward quitting also became more positive ( = 0.028). Compared with text-only messages, graphic text messages produced greater positive changes in quitting attitudes ( = 0.039) and elicited greater fear response ( = 0.005). Compared with quitting tip messages, quitline information resulted in greater regret ( = 0.016) and fear ( = 0.051). These findings suggest that graphic text-messaging can be an effective method to promote smoking cessation among first-generation Chinese and Korean male immigrants.
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