Tobacco Use Among Arab American Youth

Completed

Conditions studied: Tobacco Use Disorder

In brief

Michigan has the 10th highest smoking rate in the nation. Smoking rates are also very high in the Middle East and in Arab American families. The purpose of this study is to learn about tobacco use in Michigan Arab American youth ages 14 to 18. The study will evaluate why some young people start smoking and others do not. The study will also test an educational program designed to encourage young people to either quit tobacco use or to avoid it.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00059514

Run by

Wayne State University

People needed

2300

Starts

2000-05-01

Expected to finish

2006-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-04-05

Who can join

Age: 14 and older, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 14-18 years
• Self-identify as Arab American
• Attendee of a teen health clinic or high school

You may not qualify if…

• older than 18 years
• does not identify as Arab or Arab American

Where it is running

• Arab American Center for Economic & Social Services — Dearborn, Michigan, United States

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