Trauma-informed mindfulness support to help American Indian women quit smoking
Smoking Cessation Intervention for American Indian Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence
A culturally grounded program using trauma-informed mindfulness to help American Indian women who have experienced partner violence stop smoking.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Black Hills Ctr/american Indian Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rapid City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11176962 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would be offered a smoking-cessation program built around trauma-informed, mindfulness-based skills that respect American Indian cultural strengths. The program is tailored for women who have experienced intimate partner violence and includes group or individual sessions to build awareness of triggers, manage cravings, and replace automatic smoking habits. It emphasizes safety, emotional regulation, and culturally relevant coping strategies and includes follow-up contacts to track progress over time. Participation may involve sharing your experiences, practicing mindfulness exercises, and receiving support to reduce or quit cigarettes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adult American Indian women who currently smoke cigarettes and have a history of intimate partner violence and who are interested in trying trauma-informed, mindfulness-based support are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People who do not currently smoke, men, or those who are not comfortable with mindfulness or trauma-focused approaches may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could increase quit rates and improve emotional well-being for American Indian women affected by partner violence.
How similar studies have performed: Mindfulness and trauma-informed approaches have shown promise for reducing addictive behaviors and improving mental health, but smoking cessation programs specifically for American Indian women with IPV histories are novel.
Where this research is happening
Rapid City, United States
- Black Hills Ctr/american Indian Health — Rapid City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Henderson, Patricia Nez — Black Hills Ctr/american Indian Health
- Study coordinator: Henderson, Patricia Nez
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.