Using mobile health messages to encourage smoking cessation among people living with HIV in Vietnam
mHealth Messaging to Motivate Quitline use and Quitting among Persons Living With HIV in Vietnam (M2Q2-HIV)
This study is looking to help people living with HIV in Vietnam quit smoking by using friendly text messages that connect with their experiences and encourage them to use available support resources.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Worcester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10906886 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to improve smoking cessation efforts among individuals living with HIV in Vietnam by utilizing mobile health messaging. The project will adapt an existing smoking cessation program to better serve this population by addressing specific challenges they face, such as HIV stigma. It will promote the use of government resources like quitlines and nicotine replacement therapy through tailored messages that resonate with the experiences of PLWH smokers. By integrating HIV care with smoking cessation support, the research seeks to enhance the effectiveness of both interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV in Vietnam who smoke and are seeking support to quit.
Not a fit: Patients who do not smoke or are not living with HIV may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve smoking cessation rates among people living with HIV, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using mobile health interventions for smoking cessation, indicating that this approach has potential for effectiveness.
Where this research is happening
Worcester, United States
- Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester — Worcester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sadasivam, Rajani — Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
- Study coordinator: Sadasivam, Rajani
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.