Decision-Making on Nicotine Replacement Therapy Use and Product Selection: An Explorative Qualitative Study Among Chinese Americans Who Smoke

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2026 Open access

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Authors: Nan Jiang, Jennifer H. Yang, Sue A. Kaplan, Erin Rogers, Janice Y. Tsoh, Joanne Chen Lyu, Scott E. Sherman
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph23030372
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References: 36

Abstract

Chinese Americans who smoke have low use of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). This study explored perceptions of NRT and decision-making around product choice among Chinese American smokers who received NRT. From September 2023 to January 2024, we conducted in-depth phone interviews with 20 participants recruited in New York City from a WeChat-based cessation pilot trial and a community-based cessation program, both providing free nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges. Participants (aged 26–72; 85% male; 60% current smoking) included 12 consistent NRT users (≥2 weeks), four trial users (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Smoking Behavior and Cessation Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes Consumer Behavior and Marketing Influence

Publication details

Journal / source
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Volume
23
Issue
3
Pages
372–372
Publication date
16 March 2026
Language
EN