Preventing adolescent vaping through peer-led interventions
Testing Peer-led Network Intervention to Prevent Adolescent Vaping
This study is testing a program where older students help teach their classmates about the dangers of vaping, aiming to reduce vaping among middle and high schoolers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11083100 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a peer-led intervention program aimed at reducing vaping among adolescents in middle and high schools. The program trains selected 8th and 9th graders as Peer Leaders who will implement school-wide campaigns to educate their peers about the risks of vaping. By utilizing communication science principles, the initiative seeks to create a supportive environment that discourages vaping behaviors. The study will assess the effectiveness of this approach in preventing vaping among students over time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents in 8th and 9th grades who are at risk of initiating or continuing vaping behaviors.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in the targeted age group or who do not attend participating schools may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the rates of vaping among adolescents, leading to improved respiratory health and decreased risk of substance abuse.
How similar studies have performed: Previous interventions targeting peer-led initiatives have shown promise in reducing substance use among adolescents, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Rochester, United States
- University of Rochester — Rochester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wyman, Peter a — University of Rochester
- Study coordinator: Wyman, Peter a
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.