Helping people quit smoking by addressing social factors in community health centers
Official title: Multi-level interventions for addressing tobacco cessation and SDOH in Community Health Centers (CHCs)
Funded at University of Utah · NIH-11093931 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for the best ways to help people, especially those from underserved communities, quit smoking by not only providing support to stop using tobacco but also addressing the social challenges they face, all while working with local health centers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | May 3, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $678,036 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA280812-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11093931 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in poverty who use tobacco and face barriers related to social determinants of health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not use tobacco or those who are not affected by social determinants of health may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how to effectively help individuals quit smoking, particularly those from marginalized communities, by addressing both tobacco use and the social factors that contribute to health inequities. The project will implement a multi-level approach in Community Health Centers, focusing on increasing access to evidence-based interventions for tobacco cessation while also tackling adverse social determinants of health. By conducting a pragmatic trial with multiple health centers, the research aims to identify effective strategies that can be used to support individuals living in poverty who struggle with tobacco addiction.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce tobacco use and improve health outcomes for marginalized populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing social determinants of health alongside health interventions can improve outcomes, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schlechter, Chelsey — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Schlechter, Chelsey
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.