Efficacy of education and advice delivered by text message to aid smoking cessation [ 2011 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Stuart Ferguson (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Julia Walters

Brief description A high proportion of smokers indicate a desire to stop smoking and report having made attempts to quit. However, most attempts are not successful and new methods are needed to support motivated smokers and improve success rates. This project evaluates the use of text messages to deliver advice and support to smokers motivated to stop smoking. We aim to understand if and how this promosing new intervention helps smokers to quit.

Funding Amount $AUD 538,395.93

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes New Investigator Grant