Metaphor-Based Smoking Cessation Intervention

This randomized controlled trial evaluates a WeChat‐delivered, metaphor‐based smokingcessation intervention. Participants in the intervention group will receive stagedcessation messages that use metaphors to explain smoking urges, nicotine dependence,behavior change, coping strategies, and relapse prevention. The intervention will alsoinclude self‐monitoring, personalized feedback, and a personalized journey map to helpparticipants recognize their progress during the cessation process.Participants in the control group will receive brief smoking cessation advice. The studywill compare the two groups in terms of smoking cessation outcomes. It will also assessparticipants' perceptions of the intervention, including the usefulness andcomprehensibility of the metaphors, willingness to engage with the intervention,immersion in the cessation process, perceived support, and overall satisfaction.