Table 1 Sample text messages
Stage of smoking cessation | Content category | Exemplary text message |
|---|---|---|
Pre-Intention | Risks of smoking | Hi Mary. Smoking and birth control pills aren’t suited to each other. If you smoke while on hormonal birth control, your blood vessels are likely to become constricted and can get blocked. Even for young women, the risk of a heart attack or stroke increases significantly. |
Benefits of smoking cessation | Hi Mike. Even though you aren’t quite convinced yet, we think you should consider quitting; without the constant urge to smoke and buy cigarettes, you’ll feel more independent and confident. Have a look at this video: https://f.mobile-coach.eu/147 | |
Self-efficacy for smoking cessation | Hi Lizzy. Have you ever wanted to do something that is difficult, such as doing very well at work or similar? Did you succeed? These experiences may also help you become smoke-free! | |
Intention | Smoking cessation resources | Hi Peter. Sports and exercise can make becoming smoke-free a lot easier. They distract you and result in elevated mood. Maybe you could regularly meet up with a friend to go running, ride bikes, or for other sports activities. |
Barriers to smoking cessation | Hi Alex. Do you have a strong urge to smoke? So does Julia. Both of you are in the same situation. Maybe you could find distractions by spending time together: http://www.juliarauchfrei.at | |
Action | Self-efficacy for smoking cessation | There are forums online in which smokers and ex-smokers exchange their experiences on smoking cessation. Have a look at http://www.stop-dependance.ch/tabak/forum/ |