Understanding how to effectively educate Black young adults about the dangers of cigarillo smoking
Effective Cigarillo Public Education Messaging for Black Young Adults
This study is all about finding the best ways to share important health information with Black young adults, ages 18 to 30, about the dangers of smoking cigarillos, helping them understand that these can be just as harmful as cigarettes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Drexel University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10932386 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing effective public education messaging aimed at Black young adults regarding the health risks associated with cigarillo smoking. It investigates the misconceptions that this demographic may have about the safety and addictiveness of cigarillos compared to cigarettes. By utilizing health communication strategies, the research aims to enhance awareness of the harmful effects of cigarillos, which include various cancers and cardiovascular diseases. The study will gather data on how to best convey these risks to encourage healthier behaviors among participants aged 18 to 30.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black young adults aged 18 to 30 who currently smoke or are at risk of smoking cigarillos.
Not a fit: Patients who do not smoke or are not part of the Black young adult demographic may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved public health messaging that reduces cigarillo use and related health disparities among Black young adults.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been research on tobacco education, this specific focus on effective messaging for Black young adults regarding cigarillos is novel and has not been extensively studied.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Drexel University — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Phan, Lilianna — Drexel University
- Study coordinator: Phan, Lilianna
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.