The Relations of School Staff Smokers' Attitudes about Modeling Smoking Behavior in Students and Their Receptivity to No-Smoking Policy

1996 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 313-322 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisha R. Galaif ◽  
Steve Sussman ◽  
Nancy Bundek
Keyword(s):  
Role Models ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
School Personnel ◽  
Smoking History ◽  
Smoking Ban ◽  
School Staff ◽  
Smoking Policy ◽  
Quitting Smoking ◽  
Smoking Behaviors

This study examined school personnel smokers' reports regarding how they would feel if a no-smoking ban was instituted on school premises. Demographics, smoking history, interest in quitting, and perception of school staff as role models for student smoking behaviors were examined as concurrent predictors of personnel attitudes toward a school-wide no-smoking policy. Generally, the fifty-nine respondents, sampled from fourteen schools, were interested in quitting smoking, but they did not favor a policy prohibiting smoking on campus. A staff role model index was a significant predictor of support for a no-smoking policy; the stronger the belief that staff influence their students' smoking, the greater the desire for a smoking ban at school. Compliance by school staff to future regulations that schools become smokefree environments may be improved if staff believe or are taught that they can directly affect students' smoking behaviors.

Creating a Smoke-Free Hospital: Attitudes and Smoking Behaviors of Nurses and Physicians

1994 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 108-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frances A. Stillman ◽  
Donald A. Hantula ◽  
Robert Swank
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
The United States ◽  
Smoking Ban ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Quit Smoking ◽  
Smoking Policy ◽  
Smoke Free Policy ◽  
Smoking Behaviors ◽  
Nurses And Physicians ◽  
Free Environment

Purpose. To assess smoking prevalence and attitudes of physicians and nurses before a smoking ban. The relationship between pre-ban attitudes and post-ban smoking behavior was also studied. Design. This is a prospective descriptive study of a cohort of nurses and physicians who were surveyed six months before and six months after a ban on smoking was implemented. Setting. A large, 1,000-bed teaching hospital in the Northeast of the United States. Subjects. All full-time members of the medical (n=1,496) and nursing staff (n=1,500) were surveyed. The overall response rate for the cohort was 41 % for physicians and 39% for nurses. Measures. Surveys included standardized questions on current smoking behavior, and sociodemographic variables. Attitudes toward quitting and the smoking policy and attitudes about implementation and enforcement of the smoking ban were included. Results. Both physicians and nurses were supportive of a smoke-free policy, but the two groups differed significantly on attitudes related to implementation and enforcement, with nurses being more accommodating toward smoking and less likely to enforce a ban on smoking. Physicians were more likely than nurses to quit smoking after implementation of the ban. Pre-ban attitudes were not predictive of post-ban changes in smoking behavior. Conclusions. Physicians and nurses agreed with establishing a smoke-free environment but disagreed over the efforts needed to maintain the smoke-free environment. Quitting behavior was not influenced by pre-ban attitudes.

scholarly journals PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER ‘TIDAK MEROKOK’ DI SEKOLAH MUHAMMADIYAH DI KOTA KRETEK

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Anita Aisah ◽  
Usfur Ridha
Keyword(s):  
Character Education ◽  
High School Principals ◽  
Role Models ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
School Facilities ◽  
Smoking Ban ◽  
Cigarette Industry ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The City

Educating students not to smoke is one of the goals of character education in schools. This study aimed to illustrate how character education “does not smoke” in muhammadiyah schools in the Kudus City. The researcher selected the Muhammadiyah school and took place at Kudus, for various reasons. The Kudus City is known as the City of Kretek, while the Assembly of Tarjid and Tajdid Muhammadiyah issued illegal laws for people who smoke. In addition, the cigarette industry in Kudus also supports school facilities and infrastructure. This makes the researchers want to know the picture of non-smoking education at the Muhammadiyah Kudus School. The subjects were PDM cadres in Kudus City, Muhammadiyah Teachers and Muhammadiyah High School Principals in Kudus. Data were retrieved by using observation and interview technique. The results of this study were (1) Some teachers have a dilemma to convey strict smoking ban in schools because Cigarette industry has a big role in the development of Muhammadiyah schools; (2) The punishment for students who smoke remains strictly enforced in all three schools; (3) Educators are trying to be role models through not showing smoking behavior in schools; (4) The School Party does not cooperate with parents to prohibit students smoking outside school; (5) There is no difference in the smoking ban regulations in the three Muhammadiyah Schools before and after the Fatwa Haram issued by Majelis Trajih and Tajdid Muhammadiyah Central Executive.

Evaluation of the 1990 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Smoke-Free Policy

1995 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 456-461 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seth L. Emont ◽  
S. Christine Zahniser ◽  
Stephen E. Marcus ◽  
Anne E. Trontell ◽  
Sherry Mills ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
Disease Control ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
The United States ◽  
Smoking History ◽  
Smoking Ban ◽  
Chewing Tobacco ◽  
Smoke Free Policy ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
Centers For Disease Control

Purpose. To determine the prevalence of tobacco use among Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) employees and the effect of the smoke-free policy on smoking behavior and air quality at work. Design. A stratified telephone survey of 1181 CDC/ATSDR employees randomly selected from employee rosters. Setting. CDC/ATSDR work sites in Atlanta, Georgia, and other major CDC locations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Subjects. Randomly selected employees of CDC/ATSDR1, or about 22% of the total CDC/ATSDR population; 98% of eligible persons selected agreed to participate. Measures. Demographic and smoking history variables, attitudes toward and impact of the smoke-free policy on smoking behavior, and self-report changes in air quality were the measures used. Results. Overall cigarette smoking prevalence was only 11.1%. One percent reported using chewing tobacco, 1.1% reported smoking a pipe, and 1.4% reported smoking cigars. Average self-reported, daily cigarette comsumption significantly decreased after the smoking ban took effect. Overall, 90 % of the employees supported the smoke-free policy, and 80 % of the employees believed that smokers were complying with the smoke-free policy. Most employees believed that the air quality of work areas and nonwork areas (65% and 69%, respectively) had improved since the smoke-free policy was implemented. Conclusions. These findings are consistent with previous evaluations of smoke-free policies and suggest that most employees are generally supportive of workplace smoking restrictions. Such policies can also have a positive impact on smoking behavior and perceived air quality.

scholarly journals Trajectory of smoking behavior change among Chinese immigrant smokers

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. e0246280
Author(s):  
Fang Lei ◽  
Eunice Lee ◽  
Ying Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Change ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Chinese Immigrant ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Incidence And Mortality ◽  
Quitting Smoking ◽  
Smoking Behaviors ◽  
The U.S

Background The incidence and mortality rates of smoking-associated lung cancer are high among Chinese immigrant smokers. Coming from a country with different smoking policies, culture, and economic background than the U.S., Chinese smokers may change their smoking behaviors after immigrating to the U.S. Objectives This study aims to explore the trajectory of smoking behavior change among Chinese immigrant smokers migrating to the U.S. Methods This qualitative study was guided by the Grounded theory. Semi-structured intensive individual interviews were conducted among 10 eligible participants. A purposive theoretical sampling method was used to recruit participants through a website. Individual interviews were conducted online, via telephone, or in-person in Mandarin. Data were transcribed verbatim in Mandarin, translated into English, and triangulated with follow-up interviews and dialogues among authors to enhance trustworthiness and consistency of the study. Process coding and content analysis were used to analyze data. Results A total of 10 participants, 7 males and 3 females, were interviewed. Results showed the trajectory of smoking behavior change among Chinese immigrant smokers went through three phases: 1) Beginning to smoke, which included learning to smoke from others, trying to smoke and learning to smoke, and hiding their smoking behaviors from others; 2) maintaining smoking, which included setting boundary around smoking, smoking as a facilitator or barrier to social interaction, feeling pressures related to smoking behavior, and making others happy: Collective smoking and controlling smoking desire; and 3) changing smoking behaviors, which included experiencing life events that were triggers to changing smoking behavior, boredom as a reason for relapses, personal will as a key to quitting smoking, and quitting smoking for a loved one. Although some differences existed between male and female Chinese immigrant smokers’ smoking behaviors, their trajectories of smoking behavior change were generally similar. Discussion Findings from this study can help health care providers to extend their understanding toward smoking behavior change among Chinese immigrant smokers across different socio-cultural contexts.

Teachers' Smoking Worldwide: A Review of Nineteen Countries (1966–1983)

1986 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hans Adriaanse ◽  
Jan van Reek
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Tobacco Consumption ◽  
Smoking Reduction ◽  
Behavior Recognition

A secondary analysis of thirty-eight investigations of teachers' tobacco consumption was carried out in nineteen countries during 1966–1983. Studies are analyzed in terms of smoking behavior, recognition of the non-smoking teacher as a role model, and the extent of their participation in smoking reduction among students and the general population. Non-smokers were found to be more likely to affirm the importance of non-smoking teachers as role models for students. Only a minority of smokers recognized the importance of this role.

scholarly journals The Application of Social Marketing to Change Smoking Behavior of Students in Traditional Islamic Boarding Schools in Aceh

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (E) ◽  
pp. 606-610
Author(s):  
Ismail Ismail ◽  
Teuku Tahlil ◽  
Nurussalam Nurussalam ◽  
Zurnila Marli Kesuma
Keyword(s):  
Social Marketing ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Boarding School ◽  
Boarding Schools ◽  
Smoking Ban ◽  
School Students ◽  
Marketing Social ◽  
Smoking Behaviors ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
The Relationship

BACKGROUND: Smokers among students have increased from year to year. Various attempts have been made, one of which is by implementing social marketing to change the smoking behavior of students in Islamic boarding schools in Aceh. The lack of knowledge about health and the dangers of smoking is thought to shape smoking behavior among Islamic boarding school students in Aceh. AIM: To find out the perceptions of the pesantren on the use of the application of social marketing to change smoking behavior of students in traditional islamic boarding schools in Aceh. METHODS: This study uses a qualitative descriptive phenomenological method. Phenomenology studies in this research attempt to describe the relationship between the application of social marketing, social meaning, and smoking behavior among students. Data collection is done by observation, document analysis, and deep interviews. In-depth interviews were conducted on 25 informants who were selected by purposive sampling. Data analysis was performed using thematic content analysis techniques, a method to explain the content of findings in accordance with a predetermined theme. RESULTS: The results of the study show that smoking behavior among students has been carried out early on, especially in stressful conditions and having problems. The application of social marketing has not been effective because, in several Boarding Schools in Aceh, there has not been a sign of a smoking ban in Islamic Boarding Schools. Most of the students in the Islamic boarding school were not aware of the Indonesian Ulema Council fatwa and the customary rules regarding smoking bans. The Traditional Islamic Boarding Schools stated that there is no sign of a smoking ban in the Traditional Islamic Boarding Schools environment. The understanding of the MUI fatwa and qanuns regarding smoking prohibition is also lacking, and the students also do not study the Al-Qur’an and Hadith about smoking prohibition. The results of the interview also stated that the Traditional Islamic Boarding Schools agreed to intervene with the use of social marketing to Change Smoking Behaviors of Students in Traditional Islamic Boarding Schools in Aceh. CONCLUSION: The application of social marketing has not been effective in changing the smoking behavior of students in Aceh. The application of social marketing needs to be supported by internal and external Islamic Boarding Schools.

scholarly journals Evaluasi peraturan kawasan merokok bagi pegawai negeri sipil di Boalemo, Gorontalo

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 99
Author(s):  
Sudarmi I Popa ◽  
Fatwa Sari Tetra Dewi ◽  
Laksono Trisnantoro
Keyword(s):  
Role Model ◽  
Stakeholder Involvement ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
Guidance System ◽  
Smoking Ban ◽  
Systematic Observation ◽  
Quit Smoking

Evaluation of the implementation of the smoking area banning regulations on smoking behavior of government officials in Boalemo, GorontaloPurposeThis study aimed to investigate implementation of regional regulations for banning smoking on employees smoking behavior in a government office in Boalemo. MethodsThis research used a qualitative approach with a case study design involving 23 subjects. Data collection used systematic observation, regulatory documents, in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. ResultsBackground process of drafting rules were, 1) idea of regent, 2) translation of indicators of clean and health living behavior, 3) Ministry of Health, 4) illness and death data caused by smoking, and 5) impact of smoking. Effectiveness of policy implementation for area smoking ban was largely determined by, 1) input: availability of facilities dedicated to smoking area, effort control, labeling, guidance system and form of communication channel, 2) process: leadership support, stakeholder involvement, social norm, legal regulation regent, monitoring, and evaluation. Rules indirectly provide positive effect for output of small portion of employees in terms of, 1) intention to quit smoking, 2) frequency of smoking in room reduced, and 3) there were some employees who quit smoking. ConclusionImplementation of a policy was determined by: 1) role of leader as indicator of example and role model for subordinates, 2) support and role of all relevant stakeholder, and 3) social norms that encouraged positive behavioral changes in smoking.

scholarly journals Smoke-Free or Not: Attitudes Toward Indoor Smoke-Free Policies Among Permanent Supportive Housing Residents

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Berit Petersen ◽  
Holly Elser ◽  
Tram Nguyen ◽  
Natalie M. Alizaga ◽  
Maya Vijayaraghavan
Keyword(s):  
San Francisco ◽  
Supportive Housing ◽  
Smoking History ◽  
Smoking Ban ◽  
Major Barrier ◽  
Permanent Supportive Housing ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Quitting Smoking ◽  
Other Substances ◽  
The Impact

Purpose: Interventions for tobacco dependence are most effective when combined with smoke-free policies, yet such policies are rare in permanent supportive housing (PSH) for formerly homeless adults. We aimed to provide in-depth analysis of attitudes and barriers to and facilitators of implementing smoke-free policies in PSH. Approach: Current smokers living in PSH completed a questionnaire and participated in in-depth, semistructured interviews on smoking history, attitudes toward smoke-free policies, and perceived barriers to cessation. Setting: We collaborated with 6 San Francisco Bay Area PSH agencies. Participants: Thirty-six residents in PSH. Methods: Interviews, conducted by trained interviewers, were digitally recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using content analysis methods. Participants were recruited until we reached thematic saturation, or no new themes emerged from the interviews. Results: Over half of participants (52.8%, n = 19) reported depression, and 97.2% (n = 35) reported current substance use. Support for indoor smoking bans in living areas was modest (33.1%), although most residents anticipated cutting down (61%) and reported they would not move because of a smoking ban (77.8%). There was interest in quitting smoking, although co-use of tobacco with other substances was a major barrier. Conclusion: This study is the first to explore attitudes toward smoke-free policies in PSH. We found that residents in PSH support smoke-free policies and consider them feasible if implementation processes are sound. Our findings underscore the need to address barriers to adopting smoke-free policies and accessing smoking cessation services. In particular, interventions must address the co-use of tobacco with other substances and the impact of smoking on financial and housing stability.

scholarly journals Smoking cessation and counseling: A mixed methods study of pediatricians and parents

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. e0246231
Author(s):  
Tregony Simoneau ◽  
Jessica P. Hollenbach ◽  
Christine R. Langton ◽  
Chia-Ling Kuo ◽  
Michelle M. Cloutier
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Electronic Cigarettes ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Smoking Cessation Counseling ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Quitting Smoking ◽  
Smoking Behaviors

Objective Pediatric providers play an important role in parental and youth smoking cessation. The goal of this study was to understand smoking cessation attitudes of parents and the behaviors, confidence and self-efficacy of pediatricians related to providing smoking cessation counseling to parents and youth. Methods A mixed methods study was conducted in a convenience sample of families (n = 1,549) and pediatric primary care clinicians (n = 95) in Connecticut using surveys and focus groups from April, 2016 to January, 2017. Results The smoking rate (cigarettes or electronic cigarettes) among all households surveyed was 21%. Interest in quitting smoking was high (71%) and did not differ based on smoking amount, duration, type of community of residence (urban, rural, etc), or race/ethnicity. For example, compared to participants who smoked for <10 years, those who smoked ≥20 years had a similar interest in quitting (OR = 1.12; 95% CI: 0.85–1.48). Ninety percent of clinicians surveyed asked parents about their smoking behavior at least annually but 36% offered no smoking cessation counseling services or referral. Clinicians almost always reported counseling youth about the dangers of nicotine and tobacco use (99%), were more confident about counseling youth than parents (p<0.01) and reported low self-efficacy about smoking cessation and prevention counseling of parents and youth. Ninety-three percent of clinicians opined that electronic cigarettes were equally or more dangerous than cigarettes but 34% never counseled youth about the dangers of electronic cigarettes. Conclusions Clinicians frequently screen parents about their smoking behaviors, but rarely provide smoking cessation counseling and express low confidence in this activity. Clinicians are more confident counseling youth than parents. Clinicians also recognize the dangers of electronic cigarettes, yet they infrequently counsel youth about these dangers.

scholarly journals The Smoking Behavior of Health Workers in Asia: A Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-130
Author(s):  
Arif Rahman ◽  
Titih Huriah
Keyword(s):  
Role Models ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Smoking Prevention ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Prevention Education ◽  
Prevention Service ◽  
Male To Female

Health workers are role models in preventing smoking behavior, yet many are smokers themselves. This study reviews and analyzes the smoking behavior of health workers in Asian countries, based on databases such as PubMed, EBSCO, and Google Scholar in 2013–2018. It is shown that the prevalence of smoking amongst health workers was 4.6–44%, with the nursing profession showing a higher level than other health professions and with a higher ratio of male to female smokers. Health workers are aware of the dangers of smoking, including the effects of cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, oral cancer, atherosclerosis, hypertension, fetal disorders, and infertility. However, the factors that lead to smoking include stress, the influence of friends or family who smoke, and addiction. Health workers are responsible for providing smoking prevention education. However, there are still obstacles to its implementation due to their smoking habits and lack of expertise in educating others. Smoking prohibition policies in the workplace, the training of health workers, and smoking prevention service facilities need to be considered by Asian countries to prevent smoking. Abstrak Analisis Perilaku Merokok pada Petugas Kesehatan di Asia: Literatur Review. Petugas kesehatan merupakan role model dalam pencegahan perilaku merokok, akan tetapi masih banyak petugas kesehatan yang merokok. Studi ini meninjau dan menganalisis perilaku merokok petugas kesehatan di negara-negara Asia, bersumber pada basis data seperti PubMed, EBSCO, dan Google Scholar, tahun 2013–2018. Hasil studi menunjukkan perilaku merokok petugas kesehatan memiliki prevalensi sebesar 4,6–44% dengan profesi keperawatan menunjukkan tingkat yang lebih tinggi daripada profesi kesehatan lainnya, dan dengan rasio perokok laki-laki lebih tinggi dari perokok perempuan. Petugas kesehatan menyadari bahaya merokok dan dampak penyakitnya seperti penyakit kardiovaskuler, penyakit pernapasan, kanker mulut, aterosklerosis, hipertensi, gangguan janin, dan  kemandulan. Faktor yang memengaruhi merokok adalah stres, pengaruh teman atau keluarga yang merokok, dan kecanduan. Petugas kesehatan bertanggung jawab untuk mem-berikan pendidikan pencegahan merokok. Namun, masih terdapat kendala dalam pelaksanaannya karena kebiasaan pribadi merokok mereka dan kurangnya keahlian dalam mendidik orang lain. Kebijakan larangan merokok di tempat kerja, pelatihan tenaga kesehatan, dan fasilitas layanan pencegahan merokok perlu diperhatikan oleh negara-negara Asia untuk pencegahan perilaku merokok. Kata kunci: perilaku merokok, petugas kesehatan, role model

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