NYCHA Mindfulness-based Smoking Cessation Intervention

Feasibility and Accessibility of a Mindfulness-based Smoking Cessation Intervention for NYCHA Residents

The study will assess feasibility, accessibility and impact of a mindfulness-based smoking cessation group intervention for New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) residents. Residents who smoke to receive an 8-week intervention. Participants will also be offered 4 weeks of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT).

The primary objective of this research is to examine the feasibility, accessibility and impact of a mindfulness-based smoking cessation program for NYCHA residents.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age ≥18 years
• Current smoker (>= 5 cigarettes per day). Dual tobacco users are eligible as long as their primary tobacco product is cigarettes.
• Ready to quit smoking cigarettes within 30 days
• Able to attend the 8 weekly MBAT sessions at the scheduled days/times
• NYCHA resident
• English language
• Able to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant or breastfeeding
• Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2) score indicating current risk for depression
• Self-reported diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, schizotypal disorder or other psychotic disorder