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Distribution of Smoking Relapse Prevention Materials in the Hispanic Community: Lessons Learned

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There is a dearth of Spanish language, culturally relevant tobacco-related information available to Hispanics in the USA. The primary aim of this study was to examine the distribution process of Libres para Siempre (Forever Free), a Spanish language smoking relapse prevention booklet series, by health care and social service agencies serving Hispanic individuals in Florida. Representatives (N = 16) from ten agencies that requested copies of the booklets completed a semi-structured interview to assess strategies used to distribute the booklets to their Hispanic clients. As a secondary aim, we obtained feedback regarding the booklets’ quality and utility from the representatives. Results revealed that many agencies used both active and passive approaches to distribute the booklets. Issues related to distribution included language barriers between staff and clients and confusion regarding identification of the target population. Results indicated that the booklets were received favorably, and providers would recommend them to future clients.

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This study was funded by the University of South Florida Area Health Education Center and the State of Florida Department of Health.

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  1. Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Tampa, FL, USA

    Anamaría Bejarano, Gwendolyn P. Quinn, Thomas H. Brandon & Vani Nath Simmons

  2. Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA

    Erika B. Litvin

  3. Department of Oncologic Sciences, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA

    Gwendolyn P. Quinn, Thomas H. Brandon & Vani Nath Simmons

  4. Department of Psychology, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA

    Thomas H. Brandon & Vani Nath Simmons

  5. Tobacco Research & Intervention Program, Moffitt Cancer Center, 4115 Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33647, USA

    Vani Nath Simmons

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Bejarano, A., Litvin, E.B., Quinn, G.P. et al. Distribution of Smoking Relapse Prevention Materials in the Hispanic Community: Lessons Learned. J Canc Educ 28, 143–150 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-012-0422-4

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