Development and usability testing of a mindfulness-based smoking cessation app for adults with low income: "It's helped me to not react and grab a cigarette".
J Health Psychol June 26, 2026 DOI: 10.1177/13591053261461905 (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA mindfulness-based smoking cessation app was developed and tested for usability among adults with low income. The app aims to help users manage cravings by fostering non-reactivity, as illustrated by a participant's comment that it helped them "not react and grab a cigarette." The study describes the development process and reports usability testing results, indicating the app was acceptable and feasible for this population.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Usability testing Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Adults with low income |
| Intervention | Mindfulness-based smoking cessation app |
| Key finding | The mindfulness-based smoking cessation app was usable and acceptable among adults with low income, with participants reporting that it helped them manage smoking cravings. |
Abstract
Development and usability testing of a mindfulness-based smoking cessation app for adults with low income: "It's helped me to not react and grab a cigarette".