Turning Community Feedback into a Culturally Responsive Program for American Indian/Alaska Native Commercial Tobacco Users.

Background: American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) cigarette smoking prevalence is disproportionately high, especially in the northern United States. Tailored quitlines are needed to support AI/AN commercial tobacco users with quitting.

Objectives: Obtain community feedback by working with trusted AI/AN partners; genuinely incorporate feedback into program design; collaboratively develop and implement culturally relevant quitline services for Minnesota's AI/AN community.

Creating Culturally-Specific and Community-Specific Approaches to Linking Low Socioeconomic Smokers to Cessation Services.

While smoking has declined, rates remain alarmingly high for people of low socioeconomic status. Funding community-based organizations to link low socioeconomic status smokers to cessation services holds promise for reaching this population. This approach also shows potential for elevating addressing tobacco use as a priority within these organizations.