Improving smoking cessation support for African Americans using text messaging
Mixed methods research to increase engagement and smoking abstinence among African Americans enrolled in Quitline text messaging services
This study is looking for ways to help African Americans quit smoking by using supportive text messages that fit their needs, making it easier for them to stay engaged and succeed in their journey to stop smoking.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hershey, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10991799 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to enhance engagement and smoking cessation rates among African Americans who use Quitline text messaging services. By employing mixed methods, the study aims to understand the unique challenges faced by this population and develop tailored interventions that leverage automated text messaging for support. The approach includes assessing behavioral patterns and social determinants that influence smoking habits, with a focus on increasing the effectiveness of cessation programs. Participants will receive ongoing support through text messages designed to encourage abstinence and monitor progress.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American adults aged 21 and older who are seeking to quit smoking and are enrolled in Quitline text messaging services.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as African American or those under 21 years old may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved smoking cessation rates and better health outcomes for African Americans.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that text messaging can be an effective tool for smoking cessation support, particularly among diverse populations, although this specific approach targeting African Americans is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Hershey, United States
- Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr — Hershey, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Allen, Sophia I. — Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Allen, Sophia I.
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.