Award
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities 4R01MD019748-03
Actívatexto: Advancing smoking cessation and physical activity among Latinos
Recipient
University of Rochester
Award Amount
$2,214,880.00
Ceiling
$2,214,880.00
Awarded
May 26, 2026
Identifier
4R01MD019748-03
This award funds a project to advance smoking cessation and physical activity among Latinos through an innovative mobile intervention called Actívatexto, which integrates text messaging, wearable devices, pharmacotherapy, and an online dashboard. The project builds on prior successful interventions and aims to improve health outcomes in the Latino community.
Description
The project focuses on smoking cessation and physical activity among Latinos, utilizing mobile technology, wearable devices, and community engagement. It aims to assess the efficacy of Actívatexto, explore mediators like physical activity, self-efficacy, and stress, and examine barriers and facilitators to implementation.