Innovative methods to help rural Black smokers quit tobacco
FRESH Delivers: An Innovative Approach to Reducing Tobacco Use Among Rural Black/African American Smokers
This study is looking at whether delivering healthy food to homes can help rural Black/African American smokers in Arkansas quit smoking and improve their health, especially since they often face challenges like poverty and limited healthcare access.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10894022 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how social structural interventions, specifically home-based food delivery, can help reduce tobacco use among rural Black/African American smokers in Arkansas. It aims to address the unique challenges faced by this population, including poverty and limited access to healthcare, which contribute to high smoking rates. By employing a randomized controlled design, the study will evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions in promoting smoking abstinence and improving overall health outcomes. Participants will be engaged in a supportive environment that considers their social and economic contexts.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are rural Black/African American smokers living in Arkansas who are seeking to quit smoking.
Not a fit: Patients who do not smoke or those who are not part of the rural Black/African American population may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce smoking rates and improve health outcomes for rural Black/African American communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that social structural interventions can be effective in addressing health disparities, although this specific approach is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Little Rock, United States
- Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis — Little Rock, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fagan, Pebbles — Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
- Study coordinator: Fagan, Pebbles
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.