T-RESIST: Program to Help Nursing Students Resist Peer Pressure and Avoid Tobacco Use

Pilot study protocol to increase resistance to peer pressure in tobacco use among nursing students (T-RESIST) - Resistance to peer pressure in tobacco use among nursing students (T-RESIST)

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000059102

Enrollment

Registered

2025-09-17

Start date

2025-10-06

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Prevention of tobacco use in young adults

Interventions

The T-RESIST intervention will be delivered in groups, consisting of four active sessions plus two evaluation sessions (pre-test and post-test), each lasting 50 minutes. The sessions will focus on str

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Undergraduate nursing students aged 18 years or older, whether they are conventional cigarette smokers, who agree to participate and provide written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Students with any condition that prevents them from performing the cognitive or physical activities required during the intervention.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Feasibility and acceptability of the T-RESIST intervention, assessed through quantitative indicators (recruitment rate, participation/acceptance rate, retention rate, completion rate, and follow-up rate) and qualitative evaluation (focus group interview guide exploring motivation, satisfaction, and perceived usefulness). Time Frame: Baseline (pre-intervention), during the sessions (weeks 1-4), immediately post-intervention (week 4), and 6-month follow-up.	—

Measure

Time frame

Feasibility and acceptability of the T-RESIST intervention, assessed through quantitative indicators (recruitment rate, participation/acceptance rate, retention rate, completion rate, and follow-up rate) and qualitative evaluation (focus group interview guide exploring motivation, satisfaction, and perceived usefulness). Time Frame: Baseline (pre-intervention), during the sessions (weeks 1-4), immediately post-intervention (week 4), and 6-month follow-up.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
In addition to the primary outcome, secondary outcomes will assess preliminary effects of the T-RESIST intervention on psychosocial factors related to peer pressure and tobacco use. Peer Pressure Resistance, measured by the Peer Pressure Resistance Scale for Conventional Cigarette Use in University Students. Time Frame: Baseline, post-intervention (week 4), and 6-month follow-up. Self-esteem, measured by the Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory. Time Frame: Baseline, post-intervention (week 4), and 6-month follow-up. Social Skills, measured by the Social Skills Inventory. Time Frame: Baseline, post-intervention (week 4), and 6-month follow-up. Emotional Dependence on Friendships, measured by the Emotional Dependence Scale. Time Frame: Baseline, post-intervention (week 4), and 6-month follow-up.	—

Measure

Time frame

In addition to the primary outcome, secondary outcomes will assess preliminary effects of the T-RESIST intervention on psychosocial factors related to peer pressure and tobacco use. Peer Pressure Resistance, measured by the Peer Pressure Resistance Scale for Conventional Cigarette Use in University Students. Time Frame: Baseline, post-intervention (week 4), and 6-month follow-up. Self-esteem, measured by the Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory. Time Frame: Baseline, post-intervention (week 4), and 6-month follow-up. Social Skills, measured by the Social Skills Inventory. Time Frame: Baseline, post-intervention (week 4), and 6-month follow-up. Emotional Dependence on Friendships, measured by the Emotional Dependence Scale. Time Frame: Baseline, post-intervention (week 4), and 6-month follow-up.

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Countries

North America

Contacts

Public ContactDavid Hernandez

Veracruzana University Faculty of Nursing

dzepeta@uv.mx+527828245700

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026