Public Support Toward Tobacco Control: Consumer Responsiveness and Policy Planning

Raptou, Elena; Γαλανόπουλος, Κωνσταντίνος; Katrakilidis, Constantinos; Mattas, Konstadinos

doi:10.5993/ajhb.36.5.9

Cited by 3 publications

(1 citation statement)

References 55 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…This observation is similar to what has been previously noted in other tobacco control policy areas such as ban of tobacco sales in vending machines and prohibition of smoking tobacco on airlines [28,38,39]. The recent evidence documenting an increase in the sale of cigarettes in these venues over the years [12], even as total cigarette sales have fallen, suggests that ubiquitously present community-based pharmacies must compete well on accessibility or price.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 83%

Consumer perceptions of the sale of tobacco products in pharmacies and grocery stores among U.S. adults

2013

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

BackgroundPharmacy-based tobacco sales are a rapidly increasing segment of the U.S. retail tobacco market. Growing evidence links easy access to tobacco retail outlets such as pharmacies to increased tobacco use. This mixed-mode survey was the first to employ a nationally representative sample of consumers (n = 3057) to explore their opinions on sale of tobacco products in pharmacies and grocery stores.ResultsThe majority reported that sale of tobacco products should be either ‘allowed if products hidden from view’ (29.9%, 25.6%) or ‘not allowed at all’ (24.0%, 31.3%) in grocery stores and pharmacies, respectively. Significantly fewer smokers, compared to non-smokers, reported agreement on point-of-sale restrictions on sales of tobacco products (grocery stores: 27.1% vs. 59.6%, p < .01; pharmacy: 32.8% vs. 62.0%, p < .01). Opinions also varied significantly by demographic characteristics and factors such as presence of a child in the household and urban/rural location of residence.ConclusionsOverall, a majority of consumers surveyed either supported banning sales of tobacco in grocery stores and pharmacies or allowing sales only if the products are hidden from direct view. Both policy changes would represent a departure from the status quo. Consistent with the views of practicing pharmacists and professional pharmacy organizations, consumers are also largely supportive of more restrictive policies.

show abstract

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 83%

Consumer perceptions of the sale of tobacco products in pharmacies and grocery stores among U.S. adults

2013

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

The cycle of cyberbullying: Some experience required

Chapin

Coleman²

2017

The Social Science Journal

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Public Support for Smoke-Free Air Strategies Among Smokers and Nonsmokers, New York City, 2010–2012

Waddell¹,

Farley²,

Mandel-Ricci³

et al. 2014

Prev. Chronic Dis.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

IntroductionFrom 2010 through 2012, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene engaged in multiple smoke-free-air activities in collaboration with community, institution, and government partners. These included implementing a law prohibiting smoking in all parks and beaches as well as working to increase compliance with existing Smoke-free Air Act provisions.MethodsWe investigated trends in awareness of existing smoke-free rules publicized with new signage and public support for new smoke-free air strategies by using 3 waves of survey data from population-based samples of smoking and nonsmoking adults in New York City (2010–2012). Analyses adjusted for the influence of sociodemographic characteristics.ResultsAmong both smokers and nonsmokers, we observed increased awareness of smoke-free regulations in outdoor areas around hospital entrances and grounds and in lines in outdoor waiting areas for buses and taxis. Regardless of smoking status, women, racial/ethnic minorities, and adults aged 25 to 44 years were more likely than men, non-Hispanic whites, and adults aged 65 years or older to support smoke-free air strategies.ConclusionNew signage was successful in increasing population-wide awareness of rules. Our analysis of the association between demographic characteristics and support for tobacco control over time provide important contextual information for community education efforts on secondhand smoke and smoke-free air strategies.

show abstract

Public Support Toward Tobacco Control: Consumer Responsiveness and Policy Planning

Abstract: Public support toward tobacco control reflects potential smoking acceptance and social norms, confirming policy effectiveness and current needs for demarketing tobacco use.

Cited by 3 publications

References 55 publications

Consumer perceptions of the sale of tobacco products in pharmacies and grocery stores among U.S. adults

Consumer perceptions of the sale of tobacco products in pharmacies and grocery stores among U.S. adults

The cycle of cyberbullying: Some experience required

Public Support for Smoke-Free Air Strategies Among Smokers and Nonsmokers, New York City, 2010–2012

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About