The Black Health Block Quit and Screen Project

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS · Apr 1, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The Black Health Block Quit and Screen Project is a study aimed at helping Black health care providers assist Black smokers in quitting tobacco, including menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. The project also focuses on early lung cancer screening to address health disparities in chronic diseases. The trial will test two different training programs to see which one better improves healthcare providers' knowledge and attitudes about advising patients to quit smoking and referring them for lung cancer screenings using a specific type of scan.

To participate in this study, healthcare providers must be a member of the National Medical Association, work with Black patients who smoke, and spend at least one day a week providing clinical care. They should also already be screening patients for tobacco use and be willing to refer smokers to a support navigator. Participants will complete training modules and take tests before and after the training to measure any changes in their knowledge and attitudes. This trial is not yet recruiting participants, but it aims to make a positive impact on the health of the community.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Current National Medical Association (NMA) member
• • Serves a Black patient clientele who smokes
• • At least 20% of time (1 day per week) devoted to clinical care
• • Currently screens clients for tobacco use in the clinic
• • Have the capacity to refer smokers to a patient navigator
• • Willing to provide informed consent
• • Will provide contact email, address and phone.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • None