Key result
Auricular acupressure may effectively decrease nicotine dependence and smoking cravings in young smokers (P<0.05).
Why the study?
Acupressure is widely used for smoking cessation in China, but its feasibility and effects in young smokers with nicotine dependence needed exploration to inform policy and decision-making.
Does auricular acupressure reduce smoking cravings and nicotine dependence in young smokers?
Population
Young smokers with nicotine dependence
Comparison
Auricular acupressure treatment led by a registered acupuncturist
Design
Single-group pre/posttest mixed methods study
Follow-up
4 weeks
Authors
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May offer feasible adjunct for young smokers; leaves open confirmation in randomized trials.
Does auricular acupressure reduce smoking cravings and nicotine dependence in young smokers?
p-value: p=<0.05
Auricular acupressure may be a feasible and safe intervention to decrease nicotine dependence and smoking cravings in young smokers, though further controlled trials are needed.
Zhang et al. (2024) studied Nicotine dependence. Auricular acupressure was evaluated on Smoking cravings, nicotine dependence, withdrawal symptoms, and number of cigarettes per day (CPD) (p=<0.05). Auricular acupressure may effectively decrease nicotine dependence and smoking cravings in young smokers (P<0.05).