Replication of a Culturally Tailored Tobacco Cessation Intervention for Arab American Men in North Carolina
An Exploratory Pilot Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15469204 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Dana El Hajj (0000-0001-6998-2303, University of Memphis, corresponding author), Linda Haddad (0000-0003-3414-8591, University of Memphis), Anastasiya Ferrell (0000-0003-3689-7449, University of North Carolina Wilmington) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue | 9 |
| Pages | 1453-1453 |
| Publication date | 2025-09-19 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph22091453 |
| PMID | 41007596 |
| OpenAlex | W4414356558 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 24 |
(1) Introduction: Arab American (ArA) men have higher smoking rates than the general population, driven by cultural norms. Culturally tailored interventions that incorporate ArA cultural, linguistic, and social contexts are essential for addressing tobacco use and promoting health equity. This study aimed to evaluate a culturally tailored smoking cessation intervention for ArA men living in North Carolina. (2) Methods: This pilot study employed a one-group pre- and post-test design to evaluate program effectiveness within financial and time constraints. The participants completed questionnaires and Carbon monoxide measurements and were provided with Nicotine Replacement therapy. (3) Results: The study found that participants experienced anxiety and stress when delaying their first morning cigarette, which hindered cessation. Although smoking was reduced, relapse was common, highlighting the need for personalized support, especially for those with higher nicotine dependence. While telephone Motivational Interviewing helped reduce anxiety, it was insufficient for complete cessation, underscoring the need for tailored approaches addressing both psychological and physical factors. (4) Conclusions: The study suggests that culturally tailored telephone counseling did not show promise as a smoking cessation strategy for Arab Americans in North Carolina due to low participation. The sample size is really too small to test the efficacy of the intervention itself. It seems to have been more successful in another state. Future efforts should address cultural factors, emerging nicotine products, and expanded research. The project is significant for addressing health disparities among Arab Americans by integrating culturally relevant smoking cessation strategies with evidence-based methods like Nicotine Replacement Therapy
Anxiety · Culturally appropriate · Exploratory research · Health equity · Intervention (counseling · Motivational interviewing · Nicotine replacement therapy · Psychological intervention · Smoking cessation · Telephone counseling · Racial and Ethnic Identity Research · School Health and Nursing Education · Smoking Behavior and Cessation
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |