Development of a Culturally Appropriate Smokeless Tobacco Cessation Program for American Indians

Authors

Kathryn Rollins, University of Kansas Medical CenterFollow
Charley Lewis, University of Kansas Medical CenterFollow
T. Edward Smith, Johnson County Community CollegeFollow
Ryan Goeckner, University of Kansas Medical CenterFollow
Jason Hale, University of Kansas Medical CenterFollow
Niaman Nazir, University of Kansas Medical CenterFollow
Babalola Faseru, University of Kansas Medical CenterFollow
K Allen Greiner, University of Kansas Medical CenterFollow
Sean M. Daley, Johnson County Community CollegeFollow
Won S. Choi, University of Kansas Medical CenterFollow
Christine M. Daley, University of Kansas Medical CenterFollow

Keywords

Formative Evaluation; American Indian; Tobacco Cessation

Disciplines

Community Health | Health Communication

Abstract

This study describes a multiphasic approach to the development of a smokeless tobacco cessation program targeted for American Indians (AI) of different tribal nations. The authors gathered formative data from a series of focus groups and interviews to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of AI and smokeless tobacco (SLT) use. Predominant themes emerged from four major topic areas (SLT use, initiation and barriers, policy, and program development) across both studies. This study further assessed educational materials developed for the cessation program for scientific accuracy, readability, and cultural appropriateness. Program materials were scientifically accurate and culturally appropriate. The average corrected reading grade level was 6.3 using the Fry formula and 7.1 using the SMOG formula. Based on this research, a detailed approach to formative research can be used in combination with input from community members to develop health interventions that address health disparities for a specific population.

Recommended Citation

Rollins, Kathryn; Lewis, Charley; Smith, T. Edward; Goeckner, Ryan; Hale, Jason; Nazir, Niaman; Faseru, Babalola; Greiner, K Allen; Daley, Sean M.; Choi, Won S.; and Daley, Christine M. (2018) "Development of a Culturally Appropriate Smokeless Tobacco Cessation Program for American Indians," Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice: Vol. 11: Iss. 1, Article 4.
Available at: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/jhdrp/vol11/iss1/4