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A web-based virtual smoking cessation centre – Interactive Online Cessation Centre (IOCC) has been launched since March 2009. It is a reliable and convenient 24 hours online platform which everyone can easily access anytime and in any place.
The “Interactive Online Cessation Centre” mainly comprises four components, namely “Information on Smoking Cessation”, “Tips to Quit Smoking”, “Online Quit Plan” and “Game Zone”.
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“Information on Smoking Cessation” includes practical information like reasons for quit Smoking, methods to Quit Smoking, withdrawal Symptoms, drugs can help in quit smoking and quitter experience sharing. It also provides smoking cessation tips which gives suggestions on effective ways against tobacco addiction, together with making appropriate adjustments to daily routines, such as adopting a healthy lifestyle, having a balanced diet and going for regular exercise, etc.
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The “Online Quit Plan” provides a personalized and structured online smoking cessation service for registered quitters. After quitters go through an online assessment, the system will generate reminders through email from time to time in accordance with the quitters’ process of quitting. Quitters can follow the quit plan step by step and make appropriate preparation and plan in details. Furthermore, the IOCC enables printing of a quit calendar which can be used as a reminder even when the quitter is offline.
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To gain wider support from the youth towards a smoke-free culture, an online “Game Zone” has been developed in the Interactive Online Cessation Centre. Different types of games are available to enhance youth’s knowledge of the harmful effects of tobacco.
Smokers may not be aware of the expenses on smoking. The “Tobacco Cost Calculator” quickly calculates the costs of smoking, which helps to boost smokers’ motivation to quit smoking.
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Go to the link here for further details:
http://www.tco.gov.hk/iocc/english/index.html
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