Peer navigation for smoking cessation in people with HIV who smoke: a pilot randomized controlled trial.
Patricia A CioeMegan PinkstonGarrett S StangKaren T TashimaChristopher W KahlerPublished in: Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (2024)
Cross training HIV peer navigators to address smoking cessation may be a cost-effective approach, as it utilizes existing HIV clinic-based resources. By strengthening social support and providing a peer-based approach, this intervention may help reduce the burden of tobacco-related health issues in this population, ultimately contributing to better overall health and longevity for PWH. Further research is needed to refine and expand upon these findings.
Keyphrases
- smoking cessation
- antiretroviral therapy
- hiv positive
- social support
- hiv infected
- hiv testing
- human immunodeficiency virus
- replacement therapy
- hepatitis c virus
- hiv aids
- men who have sex with men
- public health
- healthcare
- depressive symptoms
- mental health
- randomized controlled trial
- primary care
- south africa
- study protocol
- open label
- clinical trial
- double blind
- drosophila melanogaster