Educating low-income adults about the risks of different tobacco products
Development and Assessment of Nicotine Continuum of Risk Education on Tobacco Use Among Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Adults
This study is all about helping adults from lower-income backgrounds understand the risks of different nicotine products, so they can learn that some options, like e-cigarettes, might be safer than regular cigarettes, and it aims to share helpful information that could encourage them to make healthier choices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Virginia Commonwealth University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Richmond, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10986721 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how socioeconomically disadvantaged adults perceive the risks associated with various nicotine-containing products. It aims to educate these individuals about the continuum of risk, highlighting that some products, like combustible cigarettes, are more harmful than non-combustible alternatives. The study will use qualitative methods to gather insights from low-SES smokers, develop educational messages, and evaluate the impact of these messages on their knowledge and smoking behaviors. By increasing awareness, the research hopes to encourage smokers to consider switching to less harmful products.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are socioeconomically disadvantaged adults who currently smoke or use nicotine products.
Not a fit: Patients who do not smoke or are not interested in nicotine products may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for low-income smokers by promoting safer alternatives to combustible tobacco products.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that educational interventions can effectively improve knowledge about tobacco product risks, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Richmond, United States
- Virginia Commonwealth University — Richmond, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Snell, L Morgan — Virginia Commonwealth University
- Study coordinator: Snell, L Morgan
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.