Encouraging smoke-free homes in rural American Indian communities
Promoting Smoke-Free Homes in Rural American Indian Households
This study is working to help American Indian and Alaska Native families create smoke-free homes to protect everyone from secondhand smoke and support those who want to quit smoking, by involving community members to make sure the approach fits their culture and needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10773154 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to promote smoke-free homes in rural American Indian households to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke and support smoking cessation. It builds on a partnership between Emory University and various tribal organizations to adapt an evidence-based intervention specifically for American Indian and Alaska Native families. The project involves engaging community members through focus groups to ensure the intervention is culturally relevant and effective. By implementing this strategy, the research seeks to improve health outcomes in these communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include American Indian and Alaska Native families living in rural areas who have adult smokers in the household.
Not a fit: Patients who do not smoke and do not live in rural American Indian communities may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce secondhand smoke exposure and support smoking cessation efforts in rural American Indian households.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar smoke-free home interventions in various populations, indicating a promising approach for this specific community.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kegler, Michelle C — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Kegler, Michelle C
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.