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. 2024 Mar 31;65(1):E25–E35. doi: 10.15167/2421-4248/jpmh2024.65.1.3139

Tab. IV.

Frequencies, view counts, and cumulative view count percent of widely viewed smoking cessation videos by tips, strategies, and resources to quit.

Health benefits N View count Cumulative view count percent (%)
Exercise 28 59,700,689 17.86
Testimonials/success stories 24 39,056,885 11.68
Curb cravings 22 30,627,398 9.16
Quitting cold turkey 18 38,664,398 11.57
Support networks 15 50,748,458 15.18
Nicotine patches 15 30,896,422 9.24
Nicotine gum 14 30,267,576 9.05
Hypnosis 14 19,199,356 5.74
Identifying alternatives to mediate triggers 13 12,400,618 3.71
Distraction 9 23,192,581 6.94
Quitline 9 22,922,508 6.86
Individual counseling 8 33,435,289 10
Mindfulness 8 26,586,373 7.95
Nicotine spray 8 24,789,142 7.42
Nicotine lozenges 7 24,238,056 7.25
Prescription medications 7 6,622,004 1.98
Vaping/e-cigarettes for quitting or as harm reduction strategy 6 50,713,216 15.17
Stay busy/active 6 7,503,331 2.24
Tobacco treatment clinic 6 2,731,587 0.82
Quitting incrementally/gradually through a weaning process 5 29,797,158 8.91
Yoga/meditation 5 6,403,873 1.92
Quit date 5 2,418,442 0.72
Deep breathing 4 10,023,721 3
Chewing 4 7,146,512 2.14
Preparation/planning 4 4,703,425 1.41
Cognitive behavioral therapy 3 23,221,189 6.95
Acupuncture 3 5,604,541 1.68
Contemplation 3 4,526,276 1.35
Laser therapy 2 5,286,922 1.58
Action 2 4,111,724 1.23
Coloring/drawing 2 1,231,189 0.37
Support groups 1 17,211,328 5.15
Intergenerational 1 5,692,242 1.7
One or more of the 5as 1 3,570,242 1.07
Lollipop 1 1,716,680 0.51
Music 1 1,002,950 0.3
Massage 1 1,002,950 0.3
Wellness coach 1 1,002,950 0.3
Change in environment 1 274,082 0.08
Inspirational text messages 0 0 0
Prayer 0 0 0
Group counseling 0 0 0
Motivational interviewing 0 0 0
1 More than one response is possible across videos.