Smoking cessation help for people with HIV in South Africa
Official title: Evaluating smoking cessation interventions for PWH in South Africa: Efficacy, implementation, and cost-effectiveness.
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-11535332 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program is being tested to help people living with HIV in South Africa quit smoking in ways that fit low-resource clinics and show good value.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2021 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $119,175 |
| NIH project number | 3U01CA261626-06S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11535332 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults living with HIV in South Africa who smoke and are receiving care in local clinics.
✕Less likely to help
People who do not smoke or who have limited access to healthcare services may see little benefit.
What this research studies
This project adapts and tests evidence-based smoking-cessation methods for adults with HIV in a South African setting. It will look at how well the methods work, how easily they can be put into routine care, and whether the steps are cost-effective. The goal is to reduce smoking-related health problems such as TB and cardiovascular disease among people with HIV. The study is led by Johns Hopkins University and partners in South Africa, and it involves real-world implementation in clinics with local stakeholders.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could reduce smoking rates and related illnesses among people with HIV in South Africa, improving overall health and longevity.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work in similar, low-resource settings has shown that structured cessation interventions can work when adapted to local contexts.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Golub, Jonathan E. — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Golub, Jonathan E.
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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.