Messages to help youth quit using multiple tobacco products
Communication Messages to Reduce Youth Multiple Tobacco Product Use
This study is all about creating friendly messages that help young people understand the risks of using different tobacco products, especially for those who might be struggling financially, to encourage them to quit smoking for good.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10899718 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop and test communication messages that highlight the dangers of using multiple tobacco products among youth. By focusing on the unique challenges faced by young people who use more than one type of tobacco, the project seeks to create more effective messaging that resonates with this demographic. The study will evaluate how these tailored messages can increase the intention to quit tobacco use, particularly among youth from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. The approach includes identifying effective themes and testing their impact through controlled trials.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are youth aged 10-21 who currently use multiple tobacco products.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use tobacco products or are outside the age range of 10-21 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective strategies for helping youth quit using multiple tobacco products, ultimately reducing tobacco-related health risks.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that targeted communication can effectively influence health behaviors, suggesting potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kowitt, Sarah — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Kowitt, Sarah
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.