Researchers are studying whether culturally relevant text messages designed for the Hispanic/Latino community can encourage smokers to consider alternatives to cigarette smoking and reduce smoking-related health risks. The feedback participants provide may help improve future smoking cessation programs for Hispanic/Latino adults.

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Identify as Hispanic or Latino/a/x
• Smoke cigarettes daily for at least a year
• Previously tried to quit smoking, but not currently trying to quit
• Ages 21+
• Smoke traditional cigarettes
• No use of e-cigarettes or vapes in the past 30 days
• Smoke cigarettes daily
• Have smoked cigarettes for at least 1 year
• Made an attempt to quit smoking in the last year that lasted at least 24 hours
• Not currently trying to quit smoking (e.g., using patches, gum, receiving counseling)
• Willing to switch to a less harmful nicotine product as part of this study

• If you choose to participate, you will first complete a brief screening phone call to determine eligibility. Eligible participants will then:

  • Complete a baseline questionnaire
  • Receive 4 text messages per day for 7 days
  • Have access to a helpful website with additional information
  • Complete a follow-up interview to share feedback about the text message program

  All study activities are completed virtually from home.

Participants who complete the study will receive 30 for their time. No transportation is required because the study is fully virtual and available to participants in all U.S. states and Puerto Rico.

There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.