Smoking cessation using mobile phone text messaging is as effective in Maori as non-Maori

Determines whether a smoking cessation service using mobile phone text messaging is as effective for Maori as non-Maori. Undertakes a single-blind randomised controlled trial with recruitment targeted to maximise the participation of young Maori. Enrols 355 Maori and 1350 non-Maori. Trials regular,...

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Published inNew Zealand medical journal Vol. 118; no. 1216; p. 10p
Main Author Bramley, Dale
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Auckland Pasifika Medical Association Group (PMAG) 03.06.2005
Subjects
Cellular telephones
Health and hygiene
Inequality
Maori (New Zealand people)
Medicine
Public health
Smoking
Smoking cessation
Telephone
Tobacco
New Zealand
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Summary:Determines whether a smoking cessation service using mobile phone text messaging is as effective for Maori as non-Maori. Undertakes a single-blind randomised controlled trial with recruitment targeted to maximise the participation of young Maori. Enrols 355 Maori and 1350 non-Maori. Trials regular, personalised text messages providing smoking cessation advice, support, and distraction. Employs Maori text messages related to Maori language, support messages (in Maori and English) and information on Maori traditions. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.
Bibliography:Archived by the National Library of New Zealand
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ISSN:0028-8446
1175-8716
1175-8716