Addressing Racial/Ethnic Tobacco Health Disparities Via Group Intervention

Addressing Racial/Ethnic Tobacco Health Disparities Via Group Intervention

The purpose of this study is to test the effects of a group smoking cessation program. The study will also examine individual differences in response to the intervention program.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Self-identify as African American/Black, Hispanic (any race), or White non-Hispanic
• Smoke at least 5 cigarettes/day or carbon monoxide (CO) reading of at least 8 ppm
• be over age 18
• speak/read English and/or Spanish

Exclusion Criteria:

• Contraindications for transdermal nicotine patch therapy (TNP)
• Cognitive or mental health impairment that inhibits group treatment
• Currently being treated for smoking cessation, alcoholism, or illicit drug use
• Unable to attend sessions
• Indications that participant is not appropriate for the study (e.g., aggressive, intoxicated, disruptive, visibly ill)
• Does not self-identify as African American, Hispanic, or White (non-Hispanic)