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A qualitative evaluation of 40 voluntary, smoke-free, multiunit, housing policy campaigns in California.
- Source :
- Tobacco Control; Nov2014, Vol. 23 Issue 6, p491-495, 5p, 1 Graph
- Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Background Although it is legal for multiunit housing (MUH) property owners in all 50 states to prohibit smoking on their premises, including in individual units, MUH constitutes a relatively new setting to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke via voluntary smoke-free policy. This paper examines California state-funded smoke-free MUH policy campaigns between 2004 and 2010. Methods A cross-case analysis of 40 state-funded smoke-free MUH policy campaigns was conducted via an examination of final evaluation reports submitted to the California Tobacco Control Program. Results The most effective voluntary smoke-free MUH policy campaigns typically included: (1) learning the local [MUH] context, (2) finding and using a champion, (3) partnering with like-minded organisations, (4) building relationships with stakeholders, (5) collecting and using local data and (6) making a compelling case to decision makers. Discussions The aforementioned steps tended to be intertwined, and successfully securing voluntary smokefree MUH policy required a strategic but flexible plan of implementation prior to entrance into the field. Campaigns designed to enhance voluntary smoke-free MUH policy adoption should underscore the economic viability of such policies during each strategic step. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09644563
- Volume :
- 23
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Tobacco Control
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 98982662
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2012-050923