Smoking is widely accepted to cause an increase in an individual's likelihood of developing cancer and heart disease. The effects of tobacco smoke are not limited to smokers. Secondhand smoke inhaled by a non-smoker has also been associated with the development of several illnesses. This study focuses on learning how to make your home smoke-free.
This study will be conducted in two phases. Phase 1 will be qualitative focus groups/pilot study with the purpose to develop a motivationally enhanced biomarker feedback counseling protocol and all printed materials to be used in Phase 2. After investigators develop a good working treatment protocol, an active intervention in smoking homes who live with a child in their home will be carried out. Those randomized to the Control Group will receive health education in the form of brochures detailing the health effects of secondhand smoke and how to make their home smoke free. Participants randomized to the Treatment Group will receive tobacco-specific biomarker feedback and personalized motivationally enhanced counseling.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
212
Information regarding secondhand smoke and creating a healthy home environment.
Receives brochure and counseling sessions focusing on changing smoking behaviors and/or other health behaviors.
Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Change in Home Secondhand Smoke levels
Measured by nicotine dosimeter - a passive "badge" hung in the home that measures free floating airborne nicotine particles.
Time frame: From Baseline to Week 26 Follow-Up
Comparison of Child Cotinine Levels in Urine
Cotinine is an alkaloid found in tobacco and is also a metabolite of nicotine. Cotinine is used as a biomarker for exposure to tobacco smoke. Child (non-smoker) cotinine will be used as an objective measure of secondhand smoke exposure at baseline and again at end of study (week 26).
Time frame: From Baseline to Week 26 Follow-Up
Comparison of Questionnaire Results
Measured by mediators and moderators of effect, including psychosocial and tobacco-related variables.
Time frame: Baseline, Week 16 and Week 26
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