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Implementation and Evaluation of a Multi-Level, Place-Based Tobacco Prevention and Control Program at a Minority-Serving Institution in Texas

Implementation and Evaluation of a Multi-Level, Place-Based Tobacco Prevention and Control Program at a Minority-Serving Institution in Texas

Authors :
Brad Love
Rosemary Coffman
Charulata Ghosh
Jennifer Cofer
Alex N. Hurst
Katherine Oestman
Mayra Aquino
Lauren Kriss
Mansi Shah
Gerold Dermid
Margaret Raber
Ernest Hawk
Michael T. Walsh
Ruth Rechis
Source :
Prevention Science. 2024 25(6):898-909.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Multi-level, place-based interventions have proven effective at promoting a range of health behaviors, including tobacco control and discouraging the uptake of tobacco products. This paper describes the implementation and impact of a 3-year, multi-level tobacco prevention and control program at a community-college minority-serving institution (MSI) on the Texas Gulf Coast within the context of a broader multi-sector, cross-functional health coalition. The intervention studied included a tobacco-free policy, a large-scale communication campaign highlighting parts of the intervention and prevention and cessation resources. The intervention was bolstered by the support of a community-led Steering Committee and tobacco control experts. Results from the first 3 years of implementation show that tobacco-free policies were largely supported by community members, awareness of the policy increased over time, and tobacco prevention and cessation resources were successfully embedded into campus norms. This multi-component approach shows how a community college was able to effectively reach students and staff on their campus to increase awareness of both the campus tobacco-free policy and the availability of tobacco prevention and cessation resources. Additionally, it also offers lessons for future tobacco prevention and control work in higher education.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1389-4986 and 1573-6695
Volume :
25
Issue :
6
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Prevention Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1439151
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11121-024-01708-4