Mobile Evidence-Based Smoking Cessation for Veterans Living With HIV (MESH)

Smoking cessation pharmacotherapy prescribed in accordance with package insert.

Smoking cessation pharmacotherapy prescribed in accordance with package insert.

Behavioral intervention; modules include identifying reasons for quitting, setting a quit date, breathing relaxation technique, identifying smoking triggers, identifying social support, and education about relapse prevention

Participants may be prescribed single-formulation NRT (i.e., nicotine patch) or dual NRT (patch + rescue method such as nicotine gum, inhaler, or lozenges).

Participants will be invited to utilize SmokefreeVET, a mobile text messaging service for military Veterans trying to quit smoking. The 6- to 8-week program provides 24/7 encouragement, advice, and tips to help smokers quit smoking and stay quit.