Helping families create smoke-free homes to protect children from secondhand smoke.
Establishing smoke-free homes with families involved in child protective services: An effectiveness-implementation trial of an integrated program
This study is looking at a new way to help families who are working with child protective services to make their homes smoke-free, by combining two programs that aim to reduce secondhand smoke and prevent child abuse, and it’s for families who want to create a healthier environment for their kids.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Georgia State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11013300 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to effectively implement a program that helps families involved with child protective services to create smoke-free environments in their homes. It combines two established programs aimed at preventing secondhand smoke exposure and child maltreatment. The study will involve trained providers who will work with families to integrate these programs and assess their effectiveness in reducing smoke exposure. Families will be randomly assigned to receive either the integrated program or the standard care, allowing researchers to evaluate the impact of the new approach.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are families with children under 12 years old who are involved with child protective services and are at risk for secondhand smoke exposure.
Not a fit: Families not involved with child protective services or those without exposure to secondhand smoke may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce children's exposure to harmful secondhand smoke, thereby lowering their risk of cancer and improving overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in implementing smoke-free home interventions in similar high-risk populations, indicating the potential for this integrated approach.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Georgia State University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Self-Brown, Shannon Renee — Georgia State University
- Study coordinator: Self-Brown, Shannon Renee
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.