Helping American Indian women stop smoking after experiencing partner violence
Official title: Smoking Cessation Intervention for American Indian Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence
Funded at Black Hills Ctr/american Indian Health · NIH-10927359 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a friendly program to help American Indian women who have faced intimate partner violence quit smoking by using mindful techniques that respect their culture and help them manage stress and triggers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Black Hills Ctr/american Indian Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rapid City, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $454,585 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM146079-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10927359 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are American Indian women who have experienced intimate partner violence and are current smokers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as American Indian or who have not experienced intimate partner violence may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a smoking cessation program specifically for American Indian women who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV). It recognizes the high prevalence of smoking among this group, which can be exacerbated by trauma-related issues such as anxiety and depression. The program will utilize trauma-informed, mindfulness-based approaches to help participants become more aware of their smoking triggers and develop healthier coping strategies. By aligning with cultural values, the intervention aims to create a supportive environment for these women to overcome their smoking habits.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce smoking rates among American Indian women who have faced intimate partner violence, improving their overall health and well-being.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been successful interventions for substance use among women experiencing IPV, this specific approach to smoking cessation is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
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Black Hills Ctr/american Indian Health
Rapid City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Henderson, Patricia Nez — Black Hills Ctr/american Indian Health
- Study coordinator: Henderson, Patricia Nez
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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.