Effectiveness and Acceptability of a Comprehensive Mobile Health-Based Modality for Smoking Cessation — Beijing Municipality, China, 2022

WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ON THIS TOPIC? Mobile health interventions have been demonstrated to be effective in aiding smoking cessation among smokers. Nevertheless, research on this topic remains limited in China. WHAT IS ADDED BY THIS REPORT? Following two months of utilizing the services of a comprehensive mobile health (mHealth)-based modality (“Way to Quit” modality) which integrated three online interventions through the WeChat application, 29.1% of participating smokers successfully quit smoking. Participants who used a greater number of online services were more likely to cease smoking. All services were scored highly for satisfaction among smokers. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE? This study presents a practical and feasible method to assist Chinese smokers in quitting smoking. The results of this research suggest a promising direction for enhancing the accessibility and utilization of smoking cessation services. Additionally, these findings serve as a critical reference for addressing the obstacles faced by smoking cessation services in China.