BVSC Research and BCC Public Health are recruiting Community Researchers to help us research facilitators of high smoking prevalence in Birmingham. There is a need for a better understanding of the drivers of smoking in Birmingham, especially in wards where smoking is most common.
Understanding the factors affecting smoking prevalence and quitting in Birmingham will help in the development of interventions to reduce smoking to achieve the goal of a Smokefree generation by 2030.
Who do we want to take part - Smokers age 16 and above that live or work in the following wards: Bartley Green, Castle Vale, King’s Norton South, Garretts Green, and Oscott.
No experience in research is needed as full training will be provided.
Aims -
- To understand motivations for smoking.
- Understand smoking habits
- To explore interest and readiness for quitting.
- To identify barriers to accessing and engaging with smoking cessation services.
- To assess the effectiveness of previous cessation attempts.
- To investigate perceptions of smoking and cessation services.
- To co-design tailored cessation strategies with participants.
November 2025 - April 2026
Please contact researchadmin@bvsc.org for further details
Tags
community research, smoking