ABSTRACT
Smoking and tobacco-related disease remains the leading preventable cause of premature death in the United States and worldwide. Although substantial progress has been made in reducing cigarette use, use of nicotine and tobacco use is a persistent problem, particularly in vulnerable populations. Rates of tobacco cessation without intervention are extremely low, and access to evidence-based treatment substantially increases odds of successful quitting. Mobile technology is a convenient vehicle of health promotion, given the widespread use of mobile devices and the ability to deliver evidence-based interventions at low cost to the user at any time. We review mobile technology interventions for tobacco cessation, including text messaging programs, freely available and fee-for-service mobile apps, tailored apps for specific populations, apps for use in primary care settings, novel geotracker and sensor technologies, and social media and social messaging-delivered interventions. We also review available evidence for mobile interventions and recommend future directions.
