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Smokers’ Views on Personal Carbon Monoxide Monitors, Associated Apps, and Their Use: An Interview and Think-Aloud Study

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  • Aleksandra Herbeć

    (Research Department of Behavioural Science and Health, University College London, London WC1E 7HB, UK)

  • Olga Perski

    (Research Department of Clinical, Educational & Health Psychology, University College London, London WC1E 7HB, UK)

  • Lion Shahab

    (Research Department of Behavioural Science and Health, University College London, London WC1E 7HB, UK)

  • Robert West

    (Research Department of Behavioural Science and Health, University College London, London WC1E 7HB, UK)

Abstract

Smartphone-based personal carbon monoxide (CO) monitors and associated apps, or “CO Smartphone Systems” (CSSs) for short, could enable smokers to independently monitor their smoking and quitting. This study explored views and preferences regarding CSSs and their use among 16 adult, UK-based smokers. First, semi-structured interviews explored participants’ expectations of CSSs. Secondly, a think-aloud study identified participants’ reactions to a personal CO monitor and to existing or prototype apps. Framework Analysis identified five themes: (1) General views, needs, and motivation to use CSSs; (2) Views on the personal CO monitor; (3) Practicalities of CSS use; (4) Desired features in associated apps; and (5) Factors affecting preferences for CSSs and their use. Participants had high expectations of CSSs and their potential to increase motivation. Priority app features included: easy CO testing journeys, relevant and motivating feedback, and recording of contextual data. Appearance and usability of the personal CO monitor, and accuracy and relevance of CO testing were considered important for engagement. Participants differed in their motivation to use and preferences for CSSs features and use, which might have non-trivial impact on evaluation efforts. Personal CO monitors and associated apps may be attractive tools for smokers, but making CSSs easy to use and evaluating these among different groups of smokers may be challenging.

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  • Aleksandra Herbeć & Olga Perski & Lion Shahab & Robert West, 2018. "Smokers’ Views on Personal Carbon Monoxide Monitors, Associated Apps, and Their Use: An Interview and Think-Aloud Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(2), pages 1-20, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:15:y:2018:i:2:p:288-:d:130674
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    1. Gera E. Nagelhout & Lucy Popova & Mirte A. G. Kuipers, 2018. "Why Are New Tobacco Control Interventions Needed?," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(4), pages 1-3, April.

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