Metaphor-based smoking cessation program
This study tests a new way to help people stop smoking by using metaphors (word pictures) in a WeChat-based program. It may help you quit by making you see smoking differently.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older and plan to live in Zhuhai for the next 6 months.
- You need to smoke at least one regular or e-cigarette every day.
- You must have a smartphone and a WeChat account that you can use easily.
- You cannot join if you have trouble communicating (due to physical or mental reasons) or if you're already in another smoking-cessation program.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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