Abstract
Quitlines have great potential reach, utility, and effectiveness in promoting tobacco use cessation and for reducing tobacco-related health disparities (TRHDS). The existing literature underscores the particular promise of quitlines for addressing TRHDS among Black people and American Indians/Alaskan Natives. However, reach is a concern for several subgroups, including Latinx, sexual/gender minorities, and those with mental health conditions. The literature also suggests challenges regarding the efficacy of quitlines in promoting cessation among certain subgroups, such as low-income smokers or those with comorbid mental or physical health conditions. Strategies used to increase engagement and reach for subpopulations have included media campaigns and culturally-responsive communication strategies and intervention approaches. Further research is needed 1) to better document reach and effectiveness of quitlines for populations experiencing TRHDS; 2) to examine how best to adapt quitline approaches for specific populations with distinct needs; and 3) to examine scalable, low-cost strategies for increasing quitline reach and effectiveness and reducing TRHDS.
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