Mobile Health Smoking and Alcohol Study
Researchers at the University of Utah are conducting a study on tobacco and regular alcohol use in Utah, Montana, Nevada, Idaho, and Wyoming.
Fast Facts
Daily Cigarette Smokers
21+ Years Old
Compensation Provided
Conducted in UT, MT, NV, ID, WY
Study Background
Researchers at the University of Utah are conducting a study on tobacco and regular alcohol use in Utah, Montana, Nevada, Idaho, and Wyoming.
In this study, we want to examine how daily experiences affect people’s use of tobacco and alcohol. For example, we will try to understand how stress and feelings of happiness are related to people’s decisions to drink and smoke.
We’ll use an app that is downloaded onto participants’ smartphones to send surveys throughout the study. Participants will complete one baseline virtual visit and one visit over the phone.
Study Background
Researchers at the University of Utah are conducting a study on tobacco and alcohol use in Utah, Montana, Nevada, Idaho, and Wyoming.
In this study, we want to examine how negative daily experiences affect people’s use of tobacco and alcohol. We also want to find out whether resilience, like mindfulness and social support, makes a difference to that effect.
We’ll use mHealth (mobile health) to conduct surveys throughout the study. Participants will complete one baseline visit in person and one visit over the phone.
Eventually, the findings of this study might be useful to help people who want to change their relationship with tobacco and alcohol.
Additional Information
The major goals of this project are to examine:
1) The association of negative experiences with drivers of tobacco/alcohol use
2) Whether resilience (e.g., mindfulness, social support) protects against the harmful effect of negative experiences of tobacco/alcohol use.
You may qualify for a study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 21+ years old
- Daily cigarette smoker
- Drink alcohol at least 2 days a week
- Low socioeconomic status
- Speak English
- Have a valid home address
- Own a smartphone
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Participation involves 2 visits.
- Baseline visit: At the baseline visit, potential participants will give informed consent and fill out baseline questionnaires. Participants will be instructed how to install a mobile app on their phone that will be used for surveys.
- Second visit: The second visit occurs over the phone and participants will be debriefed and compensated.
As a participant, you can receive up to $202 in gift cards.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
