scholarly journals Supporting Endgame Strategy in Tobacco Control

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement 2) ◽  
pp. 235s-235s
Author(s):  
S. Lipponen ◽  
M. Hara
Keyword(s):  
Tobacco Control ◽  
Tobacco Industry ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Communication Analysis ◽  
Cancer Society ◽  
Party Strategies ◽  
Program Policy ◽  
The Media ◽  
Effective Advocacy

Background and context: Finland has set itself the goal of ending the use of tobacco and other nicotine products by 2030. This would mean that <5% of the adult population would use tobacco and nicotine products daily. This goal has been set out in the Tobacco Act (2016). To help realize the goal, a working group appointed by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health proposed 31 May 2018 a roadmap of measures. How does the Cancer Society of Finland best support these actions? Aim: Tobacco control is at the core focus of cancer prevention. The Cancer Society's strategic purpose is beating cancer. Strategy/Tactics: The Cancer Society of Finland supports advocacy work for tobacco- and nicotine-free Finland 2030 within several networks. The society has identified its strategic position in tobacco-control activities. Both its strategy and its communications need to be responsive and flexible. When creating awareness on societal level of cancer burden, we must not forget the role of the tobacco industry. Analyzing tobacco industry arguments and use of media is part of our strategic planning. Because tobacco industry strategies are global, the arguments it deploys can be anticipated. In Europe, third-party strategies and criticism toward regulation are among the usual industry tactics and are well documented. Program/Policy process: Tobacco-control legislation in Finland has been well received. One role for NGOs like the Cancer Society is to create critical awareness of industry tactics, especially among stakeholders, in the media, and in decision-making. Article 5.3. of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control needs better implementation and guidelines in Finland. Outcomes: Collaborative networks both nationally, regionally and globally are bases of tobacco control advocacy. Engaging the cancer community in tobacco control is a unique role for cancer societies. What was learned: 1. Experience sharing within network structures nationally and on the Nordic, European and global level is essential for effective advocacy. 2. In the field of communication analysis of industry arguments can spur effective media strategies to support tobacco control.

scholarly journals Framing the policy debate over tobacco control legislation and tobacco taxation in South Africa

2021 ◽  
pp. tobaccocontrol-2021-056675
Author(s):  
Mateusz Zygmunt Zatoński ◽  
Catherine O Egbe ◽  
Lindsay Robertson ◽  
Anna Gilmore
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Tobacco Control ◽  
Trade Unions ◽  
Tobacco Industry ◽  
Public Debate ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Policy Debate ◽  
Multiple Data ◽  
Tobacco Tax ◽  
Tobacco Taxation

BackgroundIn 2018, South Africa opened public consultations on its newly proposed tobacco control bill, resulting in substantial public debate in which a range of arguments, either in favour of or against the Bill, was advanced. These were accompanied by the recurring discussions about the annual adjustments in tobacco taxation. This study uses the concept of framing to examine the public debate in South African print media on the potential effects of the legislation, as well as tobacco tax regulations, between their proponents and detractors.MethodsA systematic search of news articles using multiple data sources identified 132 media articles published between January 2018 and September 2019 that met the inclusion criteria.ResultsSeven overarching frames were identified as characterising the media debate, with the three dominant frames being Economic, Harm reduction and vaping, and Health. The leading Economic frame consisted primarily of arguments unsupportive of tobacco control legislation. Economic arguments were promoted by tobacco industry spokespeople, trade unions, organisations of retailers, media celebrities and think tanks—several of which have been identified as front groups or third-party lobbyists for the tobacco industry.ConclusionThe dominance of economic arguments opposing tobacco control legislation risks undermining tobacco control progress. Local and global tobacco control advocates should seek to build relationships with media, as well as collate and disseminate effective counterarguments to those advanced by the industry.

scholarly journals Toward a Smoke-free Generation: The Dutch Strategy

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement 2) ◽  
pp. 140s-140s
Author(s):  
F. van Bladeren ◽  
G. Muller
Keyword(s):  
Tobacco Control ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Cancer Society ◽  
Sports Clubs ◽  
Control Climate ◽  
Program Policy ◽  
Working Together ◽  
Free Generation ◽  
The Government ◽  
The One

Background and context: In 2013, Dutch society was polarized on the tobacco topic. Sense of urgency was low among most stakeholders. Therefore, the Dutch Cancer Society, Heart and Lung foundations created a coalition with a mutual goal and joined efforts in realizing it. The common strategy resulted in a stepwise roadmap toward a smoke-free generation. According to their capacities and fields of interests, coalition partners were allocated subthemes to focus on as part of the one common overall strategy. In addition new coalition partners were sought and found among stakeholders in sectors with high influence on society and politics with respect to the main priorities following from the roadmap. In this way, the smoke-free movement grows like a rolling snowball. Aim: To realize a smoke-free generation by 2035 by working together. Strategy/Tactics: By striving for a smoke-free generation, we are protecting youth against tobacco. We aim for a society in which parents of children born from now onward will be able to raise them without any exposure to tobacco smoke and the temptation to start smoking. So that they never decide to start smoking. We developed a roadmap toward the smoke-free generation that holds a low threshold for people to start participating and is positively framed. It's consistent with all political colors, takes away polarization and opens conversation. This presentation will discuss the basic principles of the frame, the stepwise roadmap and the instruments we use to achieve our goal: lobby, communication and stakeholders activation, including the results of our approach. And we will show practical examples of how a rapid growing number of parties contribute, such as playgrounds, sports clubs and hospitals that become smoke-free and local governments. Program/Policy process: A roadmap toward a smoke-free generation was created and the efforts of the 3 NGOs were combined to become more effective and efficient in realizing the goal together. Outcomes: More than 100 organization are working together toward a smoke-free generation, environments where children recreate/are are becoming smoke free, the % of smokers is declining, the government is taking its responsibility, the support from society for tobacco control is increasing, and tobacco has been reframed into a positive movement. What was learned: A mutual goal works, positive framing leads to more and more partners that work toward the smoke-free generation and it is possible to turn a negative or neutral tobacco control climate into a climate that is more positive toward effective tobacco control.

scholarly journals Tobacco Control Gateway to Public Health

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement 2) ◽  
pp. 175s-175s
Author(s):  
P. Suuna
Keyword(s):  
Tobacco Control ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
World Health ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Or Groups ◽  
Program Policy ◽  
The Media ◽  
Health Organization

Background and context: There are several individuals or groups who have high public profiles and can reach out easily to different audiences. These were mobilized as champions and they helped spread the word on the TC Act hence pushing for its implementation. The main aim was to equip them with the relevant information and understanding of the TC Act. These are important because they make or influence decisions on what goes on in the respective media houses. It is important that they appreciate reasons for supporting the implementation of the TC Act. Aim: Engage media managers and TC champions to understand the TC law provisions and support efforts to publicize it. This will be through one-on-one meetings with editors, producers and talk show anchors as well as facilitating TC champion activities Strategy/Tactics: This was achieved through one on one meetings and media champions community excursions. Program/Policy process: UHCA has for the last three years has been at the forefront of engaging the media to advocate and create public awareness and support for the tobacco control agenda in Uganda and the TC Bill in particular. We have equipped and facilitated monthly interactive dialogues on TC, equipped and deployed media fellows and authored resources and tools for TC communication. We are part of the Tripartite Consortium that won the bid advertised by the World Health Organization to host the Centre for Tobacco Control in Africa (CTCA), which is championing efforts to put in place policies and laws as well as support implementation of existing legislation on tobacco control in five African countries. Outcomes: At least 20 editors, producers and media managers informed on the key provisions of the TC law through 10 one-on-one meetings At least two champions (groups or individuals) actively engaged in TC law awareness and promotion activities At least four talk-shows What was learned: Engaging the information gatekeepers (editors and producers) as well as influential persons in the public is one of the ways to make tobacco control popular among the local community.

scholarly journals Needs of LMIC-based tobacco control advocates to counter tobacco industry policy interference: insights from semi-structured interviews

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. e044710
Author(s):  
Britta Katharina Matthes ◽  
Lindsay Robertson ◽  
Anna B Gilmore
Keyword(s):  
Tobacco Control ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Tobacco Industry ◽  
Control Policy ◽  
Qualitative Description ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Adoption And Implementation ◽  
National Coalition ◽  
Industry Policy

IntroductionAdvocacy is vital for advancing tobacco control and there has been considerable investment in this area. While much is known about tobacco industry interference (TII), there is little research on advocates’ efforts in countering TII and what they need to succeed. We sought to examine this and focused on low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where adoption and implementation of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) tend to remain slower and weaker.MethodWe interviewed 22 advocates from eight LMICs with recent progress in a tobacco control policy. We explored participants’ experiences in countering TII, including the activities they undertake, challenges they encounter and how their efforts could be enhanced. We used Qualitative Description to analyse transcripts and validated findings through participant feedback.ResultsWe identified four main areas of countering activities: (1) generating and compiling data and evidence, (2) accessing policymakers and restricting industry access, (3) working with media and (4) engaging in a national coalition. Each area was linked to challenges, including (1) lack of data, (2) no/weak implementation of FCTC Article 5.3, (3) industry ties with media professionals and (4) advocates’ limited capacity. To address these challenges, participants suggested initiatives, including access to country-specific data, building advocates’ skills in compiling and using such data in research and monitoring, and in coalition development; others aiming at training journalists to question and investigate TII; and finally, diverse interventions intended to advance a whole-of-government approach to tobacco control. Structural changes to tobacco control funding and coordination were suggested to facilitate the proposed measures.ConclusionThis research highlights that following years of investment in tobacco control in LMICs, there is growing confidence in addressing TII. We identify straightforward initiatives that could strengthen such efforts. This research also underscores that more structural changes to enhance tobacco control capacity building should be considered.

RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN LMX AND SUBORDINATES' FEEDBACK-SEEKING BEHAVIORS

2007 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 659-674 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hye Eun Lee ◽  
Hee Sun Park ◽  
Tai Sik Lee ◽  
Dong Wook Lee
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Social Cost ◽  
Civil Engineering ◽  
Source Credibility ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Leader Member Exchange ◽  
Feedback Seeking ◽  
Party Strategies ◽  
Member Exchange ◽  
The Relationship

Relationships among subordinates' feedback-seeking strategy preferences, Leader-Member Exchange (LMX), social cost, and source credibility were examined. Employees (N = 134) of civil engineering companies in South Korea completed a questionnaire. Findings showed that LMX quality, social cost, and source credibility either independently or jointly influenced subordinates' feedback-seeking strategy preferences. LMX was positively related to preference for using direct strategies, but not significantly related to preferences for using indirect strategies and for using third-party strategies. As moderators, increases in social cost and source credibility were associated with changes in the relationship between LMX and preference for third-party strategies. More detailed explanations and implications of these findings are discussed.

scholarly journals Presenting a strong and united front to tobacco industry interference : a content analysis of Australian newspaper coverage of tobacco plain packaging 2008–2014

BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. e023485
Author(s):  
Caroline Louise Miller ◽  
Aimee Lee Brownbill ◽  
Joanne Dono ◽  
Kerry Ettridge
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Media Coverage ◽  
Print Media ◽  
Tobacco Industry ◽  
News Coverage ◽  
Policy Debate ◽  
Political Debate ◽  
Plain Packaging ◽  
The Media ◽  
Implementation Delay

ObjectivesIn 2012, Australia was the first country in the world to introduce plain or standardised tobacco packaging, coupled with larger graphic health warnings. This policy was fiercely opposed by industry. Media coverage can be an influential contributor to public debate, and both public health advocates and industry sought media coverage for their positions. The aim of this study was to measure the print media coverage of Australian’s plain packaging laws, from inception to roll-out, in major Australian newspapers.MethodsThis study monitored mainstream Australian print media (17 newspapers) coverage of the plain packaging policy debate and implementation, over a 7-year period from January 2008 to December 2014. Articles (n=701) were coded for article type, opinion slant and topic(s).DesignContent analysis.ResultsCoverage of plain packaging was low during preimplementation phase (2008–2009), increasing sharply in the lead into legislative processes and diminished substantially after implementation. Articles covered policy rationale, policy progress and industry arguments. Of the news articles, 96% were neutrally framed. Of the editorials, 55% were supportive, 28% were opposing, 12% were neutral and 5% were mixed.ConclusionsProtracted political debate, reflected in the media, led to an implementation delay of plain packaging. While Australian media provided comprehensive coverage of industry arguments, news coverage was largely neutral, whereas editorials were mostly supportive or neutral of the policy. Countries seeking to implement plain packaging of tobacco should not be deterred by the volume of news coverage, but should actively promote the evidence for plain packaging in the media to counteract the arguments of the tobacco industry.

scholarly journals Analysis of the tobacco industry’s interference in the enforcement of health warnings on tobacco products in Brazil

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (suppl 3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina de Abreu Perez ◽  
Vera Luiza da Costa e Silva ◽  
Stella Aguinaga Bialous
Keyword(s):  
Interest Groups ◽  
Tobacco Control ◽  
Tobacco Industry ◽  
Strong Impact ◽  
Health Warnings ◽  
Tobacco Products ◽  
Tobacco Control Policies ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Original Information ◽  
Regulatory Measure

Abstract: This article aims to analyze the relationship between the Brazilian government’s adoption of a regulatory measure with a strong impact on the population and the opposition by invested interest groups. The methodology involves the analysis of official documents on the enforcement of health warnings on tobacco products sold in Brazil. In parallel, a search was conducted for publicly available tobacco industry documents resulting from lawsuits, with the aim of identifying the industry’s reactions to this process. The findings suggest that various government acts were affected by direct interference from the tobacco industry. In some cases the interventions were explicit and in others they were indirect or difficult to identify. In light of the study’s theoretical framework, the article provides original information on the Brazilian process that can be useful for government policymakers in the strategic identification of tobacco control policies.

scholarly journals Confronting tobacco industry attacks against tobacco control advocates: Case studies and strategic responses. Panel presentations followed by a discussion

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (Supplement) ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudio Tanca ◽  
Uliana Bakh ◽  
George Bakhturidze ◽  
Jamilya Sadykova ◽  
Salauat Astana
Keyword(s):  
Tobacco Control ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Tobacco Industry ◽  
Strategic Responses

scholarly journals ‘To quarterback behind the scenes, third-party efforts’: the tobacco industry and the Tea Party

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 322-331 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Fallin ◽  
Rachel Grana ◽  
Stanton A Glantz
Keyword(s):  
Tobacco Industry ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Tea Party

Heated debates on regulations of heated tobacco products in South Korea: the news valence, source and framing of relative risk/benefit

2021 ◽  
pp. tobaccocontrol-2020-056131
Author(s):  
Jungmi Jun ◽  
Sei-Hill Kim ◽  
James Thrasher ◽  
Yoo Jin Cho ◽  
Yu-Jin Heo
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Tobacco Control ◽  
Tobacco Industry ◽  
Warning Labels ◽  
Tobacco Products ◽  
News Stories ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Tv News ◽  
The Government

BackgroundWe analyse news representations of the regulation of heated tobacco products (HTPs) in South Korea, the country where HTP use is among the highest in the world despite conflicts between the government and the HTP manufacturers.MethodsWe analysed a total of 571 print and TV news covering HTP regulations, published between 2017 and 2018, the time period when HTPs were introduced to the country and various regulations of HTPs were proposed and implemented. We assessed the prevalence and associations among specific types of HTP regulations that were discussed, valence towards regulation, sources, framing of the relative health risks/benefits of HTPs compared with conventional cigarettes.ResultsTaxation (55.2%) and warning labels (25.7%) were two regulation topics covered the most. Almost equal proportions of pro-regulation (2.5%) and anti-regulation valence (2.2%) were found in taxation-related news, while pro-regulation valence appeared more frequently for other restrictions, including warning labels (pro=9.5% vs anti=1.4%), marketing restrictions (pro=6.9% vs anti=0%) and integration of HTPs into smoke-free policies for cigarettes (pro=8.7% vs anti=0%). The government (59%), followed by the tobacco industry (39.4%), was the source cited most often across news stories while the presence of tobacco control advocates was low (4.9%). As for framing, there was no significant difference in the prevalence of stories mentioning reduced harm (31.7%) and equal or more harm (33.6%) of HTPs compared with cigarettes.ConclusionsWe provide implications for governments and tobacco control advocates on building consensus for applying cigarette equivalent taxes and pictorial warning labels to HTPs.

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