Creating a digital health program to help Hispanic/Latinx communities quit smoking
Implementing a culturally appropriate digital health intervention to reduce tobacco-related cancer disparities among Hispanic/Latinx Communities
This study is creating a friendly online program to help Hispanic and Latinx people quit smoking by making it more relatable and supportive for their culture, and it will involve community input to make sure it really works for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Georgia State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11047365 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a culturally tailored digital health intervention designed to assist Hispanic/Latinx communities in quitting smoking. It will adapt an existing program called iQuit Mindfully to better meet the cultural and linguistic needs of these communities. The project will involve gathering feedback from community members to ensure the intervention is effective and accessible. By addressing barriers such as high stress and lack of professional support, the program seeks to improve smoking cessation rates among Hispanic/Latinx individuals.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Hispanic/Latinx individuals who smoke and are interested in quitting.
Not a fit: Patients who do not smoke or are not interested in quitting smoking may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce tobacco-related cancer disparities in Hispanic/Latinx communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that culturally adapted interventions can effectively improve smoking cessation rates in diverse populations.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Georgia State University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Spears, Claire Adams — Georgia State University
- Study coordinator: Spears, Claire Adams
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.