Community Health Worker Program for Hookah Smoking
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests a new program designed to reduce shisha (hookah) smoke exposure at home, focusing on Somali American families. Shisha smoke can harm health by increasing the risk of cancers and other diseases. A community health worker (CHW) will collaborate with families to find ways to lessen exposure to this smoke. This CHW-delivered intervention provides personalized support and strategies. Somali American families with children and at least one adult who uses shisha at home are well-suited for this trial. The study will measure smoke exposure for one adult and one child in each family before and after the program by analyzing specific markers in urine or saliva. As an unphased trial, this study offers families the opportunity to participate in innovative research that could enhance their health and well-being.
Do I have to stop taking my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It focuses on reducing shisha smoke exposure in the home.
What prior data suggests that this CHW-delivered intervention is safe?
Research has shown that programs involving community health workers (CHWs) are generally well-received and safe. In studies where CHWs assisted people in quitting smoking, they proved effective and did not encounter major safety issues. One study found that CHWs can help more people stop using tobacco. Another study showed that participants in these programs had greater success in quitting smoking compared to those not in the programs.
While specific information on side effects isn't available, these programs typically focus on education and support, which are not known to cause harm. The overall approach is considered safe because it doesn't involve medications or medical procedures.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Community Health Worker (CHW)-delivered intervention for hookah smoking because it takes a unique community-focused approach. Unlike standard treatments that might involve individual counseling or nicotine replacement therapies, this intervention works directly with families, particularly Somali American households, to address cultural and social factors influencing shisha use. By leveraging the influence and understanding of community health workers, this method aims to create a supportive environment that can lead to more sustainable behavior change. This culturally tailored strategy holds promise for more effectively reducing hookah use in these communities.
What evidence suggests that this CHW-delivered intervention is effective for reducing shisha smoke exposure?
Research has shown that Community Health Workers (CHWs) can significantly aid individuals in quitting smoking. One review found that people who received support from CHWs were more than three times as likely to stop smoking compared to those without this help. Another study demonstrated that CHWs effectively reduced hookah smoking. In this trial, the CHW-delivered intervention will focus on educating and supporting Somali American families, particularly those with children and at least one adult using shisha at home, to reduce exposure to harmful shisha smoke.12367
Who Is on the Research Team?
April Wilhelm, MD, MPH
Principal Investigator
University of Minnesota
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for Somali American families with at least one adult who uses shisha at home. It aims to help understand and reduce the impact of secondhand smoke from hookah on all family members, including children.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
CHW-delivered intervention to reduce home shisha SHS exposure with pre-/post-measurements of urine or salivary cotinine levels and surveys
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in shisha use, tobacco product use, and smoke-free home rules
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- CHW-delivered intervention
Trial Overview
The study is testing a new intervention delivered by Community Health Workers (CHW) designed to lower household exposure to harmful shisha smoke. It will measure changes in nicotine levels in the body and survey tobacco use habits before and after the intervention.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Somali American families with children in the household and at least one adult using shisha at home
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Minnesota
Lead Sponsor
Citations
Community Health Worker Program for Hookah Smoking
Trial Overview The study is testing a new intervention delivered by Community Health Workers (CHW) designed to lower household exposure to harmful shisha smoke.
Effectiveness of community health workers involvement in ...
This systematic review is aimed at critically evaluating the available evidence on the effectiveness of involving CHWs in smoking cessation.
Implementation of Community Health Worker Support for ...
Participants who received tobacco cessation pharmacotherapy with CHW support were over three-fold more likely to quit smoking than those ...
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bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com
bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-021-10219-8Effects of a multi-level intervention on hookah smoking ...
The results indicate that the intervention reduced hookah smoking significantly. Moreover, the frequency of hookah use and the duration of ...
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researchgate.net
researchgate.net/publication/346028911_Effectiveness_of_community_health_workers_involvement_in_smoking_cessation_programme_A_systematic_reviewEffectiveness of community health workers involvement in ...
Significant smoking cessation rates were seen in two studies. Conclusion Higher smoking cessation rates were seen in the interventions that ...
(PDF) Efficacy of Trans Theoretical Model Intervention for ...
The sample was collected for the study group in Mosul General hospital that they were 58 HCW who they are electronic hookah smokers/ 29 HCW who ...
Evidence-based practices are effective in increasing smoke ...
The intervention group had nearly 4 times higher odds of having a complete ban on cigarette smoking and statistically significantly higher odds ...
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