Systematic review of social media interventions for smoking cessation.

摘要: Abstract Background Popular social media could extend the reach of smoking cessation efforts. In this systematic review, our objectives were: 1) to determine whether interventions for are feasible, acceptable, and potentially effective; 2) identify approaches recruiting subjects; 3) examine specific intervention design components strategies employed promote user engagement retention. Methods We searched Scopus, Medline, EMBASE, Cochrane Central, PsychINFO, CINAHL, Web Science through July 2016 reference lists relevant articles. Included studies described must have reported outcomes related feasibility, acceptability, usability, or smoking-related outcomes. Results identified 7 (all were published since 2014) that enrolled 9755 participants (median = 136 [range 40 9042]). Studies mainly used Facebook ( n  = 4) Twitter  = 2), emerged as feasible acceptable. Five such greater abstinence, reduction in relapse, an increase quit attempts. Most  = 6) recruited using online advertisements. Tailored content, targeted reminders, moderated discussions participant engagement. Three found active participation posting comments liking content may be associated with improved Retention ranged from 35% 84% (median = 70%) across included studies. Conclusions Our review highlights acceptability preliminary effectiveness cessation. Future research should continue explore promoting retention, sustained translates clinically meaningful