Article ; Online: Does support for smoke-free outdoor spaces increase after implementation?
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation, Vol 6, Iss December, Pp 1-
A case study of a Dutch research center’s smoke-free campus transition
2020 Volume 8
Abstract: Introduction Policymakers may sometimes be reluctant to develop policies for smoke-free outdoor spaces due to concerns about public reaction. In this study, we investigated the support for a smoke-free campus before and after the campus of a Dutch ... ...
| Abstract | Introduction Policymakers may sometimes be reluctant to develop policies for smoke-free outdoor spaces due to concerns about public reaction. In this study, we investigated the support for a smoke-free campus before and after the campus of a Dutch research institute became smoke-free. Methods We conducted two surveys among employees to measure the level of support for a smoke-free campus. The first survey (n=129) was conducted 3 months before and the second 13 months after the implementation of a smokefree campus policy (n=134). Results More employees supported the smoke-free campus after (82.1%) than before (64.3%) implementation (OR=2.55; 95% CI: 1.39–4.70; p=0.003). In addition, more employees (75.4%) employees believed it is important to have a smoke-free campus than was the situation before (56.6%) the implementation (OR=2.28; 95% CI: 1.31–3.97; p=0.004). Conclusions This case study adds to the knowledge that support for a smokefree campus increases after implementation of a smoke-free policy. This may encourage other organizations or local governments to create policies for smokefree outdoor spaces. |
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| Keywords | smoke-free outdoor spaces ; implementation ; public support ; smoking ; Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270 |
| Subject code | 028 |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z |
| Publisher | European Publishing |
| Document type | Article ; Online |
| Database | BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection) |
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