Culturally relevant tobacco cessation program for women in Brazil
Adaptation and Evaluation of a Culturally and Gender Relevant Tobacco Cessation Among Women in Brazil: An Integrated mHealth Approach
This study is testing a new tobacco quitting program for low-income women in Brazil that uses community health workers and a mobile app to see if it helps them stop smoking.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 431 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of Alabama at Birmingham Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Londrina, Paraná) |
| Trial ID | NCT04865276 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to enhance tobacco cessation efforts among low-income Brazilian women by integrating a Community Health Worker (CHW) intervention with mobile health (mHealth) support through an app. The intervention is designed to be culturally and gender-relevant, utilizing Social Cognitive Theory to engage participants effectively. The program will be adapted based on previous successful interventions and will consider the existing Brazilian healthcare system. The goal is to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of this integrated approach in promoting tobacco cessation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 18 and older who currently use tobacco and are willing to quit.
Not a fit: Patients who do not currently use tobacco or are not willing to quit may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve tobacco cessation rates among women in Brazil, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with culturally tailored tobacco cessation programs, indicating potential for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age * Current tobacco use * Willingness to quit tobacco use * resident in the town assigned to intervention or control Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where this trial is running
Londrina, Paraná
- Universidade Estadual de Londrina — Londrina, Paraná, Brazil (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Isabel C Scarinci, PhD — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Isabel C Scarinci, PhD
- Email: scarinci@uab.edu
- Phone: (205) 975-7177
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.