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Smoking Cessation for Fathers of Sick Children

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyMaleThe University of Hong Kong
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The project aims to develop and examine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of a proactive intervention model combined brief advice, nicotine replacement therapy sampling and mHealth-based individual counselling in increasing smoking abstinence for fathers of sick children.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion criteria for parents๏ผš * Parents (mainly fathers) aged โ‰ฅ18 years and smoke at least one cigarette (including alternative tobacco products) daily in the past seven days * Living with a child aged \<18 years who attended the clinic or were admitted to the pediatric ward * Hong Kong residents able to read and communicate in Cantonese or Putonghua * Owned a smartphone and can use an instant messaging app (e.g., WhatsApp, Facebook) Inclusion criteria for children * Children aged \<18 years who attended the clinic or were admitted to the pediatric ward * Lives with at least one or more parents who smoke at least one cigarette (including alternative tobacco products) daily in the past seven days * Able to provide biochemical samples (e.g. saliva) for purpose of research Exclusion criteria for parents * Smokers having a history of psychiatric/psychological disease or currently on regular psychotropic medications * Smokers using smoking cessation medications or other smoking cessation services or projects Exclusion criteria for children * Children who already have serious health diseases (e.g.chronic disease, genetic disease) * Children who are participating in other clinical trials that may affect the results of this study * Children who live in certain environments, such as those living in highly contaminated areas or areas with other potential disease-causing factors
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What it tests

  • Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Sampling
  • mHealth-based motivational counselling
  • Brief cessation advice and self-help material
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Where

1 site
School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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