Education to Change Smoking Behaviors in Visually Impaired Individuals
The Effect of Education Based on Health Belief Model on Smoking Perceptions and Behaviors of Visually Impaired Individuals
This study is testing whether special education about the health risks of smoking can help visually impaired adults quit smoking.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cumhuriyet University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Aksaray) |
| Trial ID | NCT05910203 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of educational interventions based on the Health Belief Model to modify smoking behaviors among visually impaired individuals. It targets adults over 18 who smoke and have normal cognitive development, providing them with tailored education to address health risks associated with tobacco use. The intervention seeks to empower participants by enhancing their understanding of the health implications of smoking and promoting cessation strategies. The study is conducted in collaboration with Cumhuriyet University and Aksaray University.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are visually impaired adults aged 18 and older who smoke.
Not a fit: Patients who are non-smokers or under 18 years old will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce smoking rates and improve health outcomes for visually impaired individuals.
How similar studies have performed: Similar studies utilizing educational interventions based on health behavior models have shown promise in reducing smoking rates, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being visually impaired * Be over 18 years old * Demonstrate normal mental and cognitive development * Smoking at least 1 cigarette in the last 30 days Exclusion Criteria: * Be under the age of 18 * Individuals who do not show normal development mentally and cognitively * Non-smokers
Where this trial is running
Aksaray
- Aksaray University — Aksaray, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Funda Tuncer Sahin, 1
- Email: fundatuncersahin@gmail.com
- Phone: +905308262386
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.