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Optimizing Tobacco-Free Workplace Programs: Applying Rapid Qualitative Analysis to Adapt Interventions for Texas Healthcare Centers Serving Rural and Medically Underserved Patients.

Hannah Wani, Maggie Britton, Tzuan A Chen, Ammar D Siddiqi, Asfand B Moosa, Teresa Williams, Kathleen Casey, Lorraine R Reitzel, Isabel Martinez Leal

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Hannah WaniSchool of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
Maggie BrittonDepartment of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1155 Pressler Street, Houston, TX 77030, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-3561-1832
Tzuan A ChenDepartment of Psychological, Health & Learning Sciences, The University of Houston, 3657 Cullen Blvd., Stephen Power Farish Hall, Houston, TX 77204, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-4312-7258
Ammar D SiddiqiDepartment of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1155 Pressler Street, Houston, TX 77030, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-5639-2646
Asfand B MoosaDepartment of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1155 Pressler Street, Houston, TX 77030, USA.ORCID 0009-0000-3865-1077
Teresa WilliamsIntegral Care, 1430 Collier St., Austin, TX 78704, USA.
Kathleen CaseyIntegral Care, 1430 Collier St., Austin, TX 78704, USA.
Lorraine R ReitzelDepartment of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1155 Pressler Street, Houston, TX 77030, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-7165-5720
Isabel Martinez LealDepartment of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1155 Pressler Street, Houston, TX 77030, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-0073-339X

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Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas PP210003National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health P30CA016672
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Abstract

backgroundTobacco use is disproportionately high in rural areas, contributing to elevated cancer mortality, yet it often goes untreated due to limited access to care, high poverty and uninsured rates, and co-occurring substance use disorders (SUDs). This study explored the utility of using rapid qualitative analysis (RQA) to guide the adaptation of a tobacco-free workplace program (TFWP) in Texas healthcare centers serving adults with SUDs in medically underserved areas.

methodsFrom September-December 2023 and May-July 2024, we conducted 11 pre-implementation, virtual semi-structured group interviews focused on adapting the TFWP to local contexts (N = 69); 7 with providers (

resultsThe main themes identified were minimal organizational tobacco cessation support and practices, and attitudinal barriers, as follows: (1) the need for program materials tailored to local populations; (2) limited tobacco cessation practices and partial policies-staff requested guidance on enhancing tobacco screenings and cessation delivery, and integrating new interventions; (3) contradictory views on treating tobacco use that can inhibit implementation (e.g., wanting to quit yet anxious that quitting would cause SUD relapse); and (4) inadequate environmental supports-staff requested treating tobacco-use training, patients group cessation counseling; both requested nicotine replacement therapy.

conclusionsRQA identified key areas requiring capacity development through participants' willingness to adopt the following adaptations: program content (e.g., trainings and tailored educational materials), delivery methods/systems (e.g., adopting additional tobacco care interventions) and implementation strategies (e.g., integrating tobacco cessation practices into routine care) critical to optimizing TFWP fit and implementation. The study findings can inform timely formative evaluation processes to design and tailor similar intervention efforts by addressing site-specific needs and implementation barriers to enhance program uptake.

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cancer preventionhealthcare disparitiesimplementation sciencemedically underservedrapid qualitative analysisrural tobacco usesocial determinants of healthtobacco cessation interventionstobacco-free workplace policiestobacco-use disparities

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PMID40805146
PMCPMC12346715

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