Culturally tailored digital quitting support for Hispanic/Latinx smokers
Implementing a culturally appropriate digital health intervention to reduce tobacco-related cancer disparities among Hispanic/Latinx Communities
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11179099
This project will adapt a Spanish- and culturally-tailored digital program called iQuit Mindfully to help Hispanic/Latinx adults who smoke manage stress and quit tobacco.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ATLANTA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11179099 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
You and community members will help reshape an existing digital quitting program so its language, examples, and stress-management tools fit Hispanic/Latinx cultures and needs. The team will use implementation mapping and repeated feedback from focus groups and interviews to make step-by-step changes. The adapted program will be tested in healthcare and community sites to see how it works in real-life settings. Study staff will also develop plans to help clinics and community organizations use the program more widely.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Hispanic/Latinx adults who currently smoke and want help quitting, including Spanish speakers and those experiencing stress related to acculturation or immigration, are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People who do not use digital devices, are not interested in quitting, or need intensive medical treatment for nicotine dependence alone may not benefit from this digital intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could expand access to culturally relevant quitting support and help reduce tobacco-related cancer risk in Hispanic/Latinx communities.
How similar studies have performed: Mindfulness-based and culturally adapted digital cessation programs have shown promise in diverse groups, but adapting and implementing iQuit Mindfully specifically for Hispanic/Latinx communities is a newer effort.
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.
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