Impact of COVID-19 on tobacco use patterns
Changes in the public health burden of tobacco use during the COVID-19 pandemic: the C4R Study
This study is looking at how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed smoking and vaping habits for different groups of people, and it’s for anyone interested in understanding how their tobacco use might relate to their health during the pandemic.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10693383 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected tobacco use behaviors among different populations. By analyzing data from over 45,000 participants in the Collaborative Cohort of Cohorts for COVID-19 Research (C4R), the study aims to understand changes in smoking and vaping habits during the pandemic. It will also explore the relationship between pre-pandemic tobacco use and the severity of COVID-19 illness. Participants will provide self-reported data through standardized questionnaires, allowing researchers to assess various factors influencing tobacco use and health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals aged 21 and older who have used tobacco products before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Not a fit: Patients who have never used tobacco products or are under 21 years old may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved public health strategies for tobacco cessation and better understanding of tobacco use in the context of pandemics.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown varying impacts of tobacco use on health outcomes during pandemics, but this specific investigation into COVID-19 is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Balte, Pallavi P — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Balte, Pallavi P
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.