Helping women in Brazil quit smoking using mobile health support
Adaptation and Evaluation of a Culturally- and Gender-Relevant Tobacco Cessation among Women in Brazil: An Integrated mHealth Approach
This study is creating a friendly program to help low-income women in Brazil quit smoking, using community health workers and a mobile app to provide personalized support that fits their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11161684 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a culturally and gender-sensitive tobacco cessation program specifically for low-income women in Brazil. It integrates the support of Community Health Workers (CHWs) with mobile health technology to enhance the effectiveness of quitting smoking. The program is designed to be relevant to the local context and is based on established theories of behavior change. Participants will receive tailored support through a mobile application that complements the existing public health tobacco cessation services.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-income women in Brazil who are seeking to quit smoking.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in Brazil or who are not interested in quitting smoking may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve smoking cessation rates among women in Brazil, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar culturally tailored tobacco cessation programs, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Birmingham, United States
- University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Scarinci, Isabel C — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Scarinci, Isabel 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.