Transitioning to 100% Tobacco-Free: Perspectives from a Jesuit University
Aim: The purpose of this study is to examine the current social climate around tobacco at a Jesuit University and begin implementation procedures to transition the campus to a 100% tobacco free environment in a manner consistent with Jesuit and personal values. Background: Smoke-free campus policies...
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| description | Aim: The purpose of this study is to examine the current social climate around tobacco at a Jesuit University and begin implementation procedures to transition the campus to a 100% tobacco free environment in a manner consistent with Jesuit and personal values.
Background: Smoke-free campus policies are shown to be successful in reducing the amount of smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke. A comprehensive policy which includes traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes, smokeless products, and hookah is recommended to eliminate the cultural acceptance of all tobacco products.
Methods: A web-based survey was conducted following feedback from student led focus groups.
Results: The majority of students (71%) agreed or strongly agreed with a transition to a tobacco-free policy with only 18% of the participants reporting negative feelings towards the policy change. Slightly more than half of the sample (53%) reported having a knowledge deficit related to available smoking cessation resources.
Conclusions: There is an important balance between individual freedoms and upholding core Jesuit values in caring for the whole person. When implementing a new tobacco-policy, the current social climate, educational and cessation resources, and policy enforcement should be considered. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-cae0360b45d743a79f7091f95d08f5362022-12-22T00:01:25ZengThe Ohio State University LibrariesBuilding Healthy Academic Communities Journal2573-76432017-05-0111525810.18061/bhac.v1i1.57323791Transitioning to 100% Tobacco-Free: Perspectives from a Jesuit UniversitySusan Bartos0Karen Donoghue1Patrick Kelley2Fairfield UniversityFairfield UniversityFairfield UniversityAim: The purpose of this study is to examine the current social climate around tobacco at a Jesuit University and begin implementation procedures to transition the campus to a 100% tobacco free environment in a manner consistent with Jesuit and personal values. Background: Smoke-free campus policies are shown to be successful in reducing the amount of smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke. A comprehensive policy which includes traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes, smokeless products, and hookah is recommended to eliminate the cultural acceptance of all tobacco products. Methods: A web-based survey was conducted following feedback from student led focus groups. Results: The majority of students (71%) agreed or strongly agreed with a transition to a tobacco-free policy with only 18% of the participants reporting negative feelings towards the policy change. Slightly more than half of the sample (53%) reported having a knowledge deficit related to available smoking cessation resources. Conclusions: There is an important balance between individual freedoms and upholding core Jesuit values in caring for the whole person. When implementing a new tobacco-policy, the current social climate, educational and cessation resources, and policy enforcement should be considered.https://library.osu.edu/ojs/index.php/BHAC/article/view/5732collegetobacco-freeuniversitiesJesuit |
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| title | Transitioning to 100% Tobacco-Free: Perspectives from a Jesuit University |
| title_full | Transitioning to 100% Tobacco-Free: Perspectives from a Jesuit University |
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| title_short | Transitioning to 100% Tobacco-Free: Perspectives from a Jesuit University |
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