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ArticleIntegrative medicine research2025

Effect of acupressure on smoking cessation in young smokers with nicotine dependence: A mixed methods study.

Ying-Ying Zhang, Yi-Jie Liu, Yuan Wang, Chen Shen, Shi-Bing Liang, Nicola Robinson, Hai-Fa Qiao, Jian-Ping Liu

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Ying-Ying ZhangCollege of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China.
Yi-Jie LiuCollege of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China.
Yuan WangCollege of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China.
Chen ShenCentre for Evidence-Based Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Shi-Bing LiangClinical Study Center, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
Nicola RobinsonCentre for Evidence-Based Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Hai-Fa QiaoShaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Drug Combination, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China.
Jian-Ping LiuCentre for Evidence-Based Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.

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Background: Acupressure has been widely used to help people quit for a long time in China. This study explores the feasibility and effects of acupressure on smoking cessation in young smokers with nicotine dependence to inform policy and decision-making. Methods: This was a single-group study with a pre/posttest design. The participants received four weeks of auricular acupressure treatment, led by a registered acupuncturist. Smoking cravings, nicotine dependence, withdrawal symptoms, and number of cigarettes per day (CPD) were recorded before and after treatment. Changes in outcomes were analyzed at 2 weeks and 4 weeks using SPSS software version 22.0. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the participants to explore their experiences and attitudes toward auricular acupressure. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. Results: A total of 20 participants completed this study. A significant reduction was observed in smoking cravings ( Conclusions: The quantitative and qualitative data suggest that acupressure maybe effectively decrease nicotine dependence and smoking cravings. However, this was a pilot and single-arm study, and these findings must be further verified. The study supports the feasibility and safety of introducing acupressure therapy for smoking cessation in young smokers.

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AcupressureMixed methods studyNicotine dependenceSmoking cessationYoung smokers

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