Uquit (Netherlands)

Description:

The uQuit program is targeted at adolescents who are thinking about quitting smoking, or those who are within 2 weeks of having quit. It is designed to provide interactive assistance and support to stop smoking, and to provide this support for approximately one month after the quit date. After downloading the program, the user completes an assessment to tailor the program to their particular needs and experience. Based on this, the user receives advice, personal recommendations, information about smoking and quitting, motivation and support.

Service URL:

http://www.uquit.nl

Agency Responsible:

Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam, Katholieke Universiteit in Nijmegen.

Details

Format:

Website.

Intervention Types:

Educational (primarily educational material or psychoeducation) and Other. Also uses motivational techniques

Course Length:

Long (more than 5 modules). Provides support for one month after quitting

Support Option:

Automated only.

Target Audience

Primary Category:

Smoking.

Target Audience:

Adolescent.

Language:

Dutch.

Access

Fee:

Free.

Access:

Open: No registration required. Open to download the software program

Contact Details:

info@uquit.nl

Research evidence

Research Trials:

0

Research RCTs:

0

Outcome Summary:

No research evidence is currently available.

Recommended rating, reviewer 1:

Recommended rating, reviewer 2:

Read more about Beacon's Smiley Rating System.

Research paper citations

None.