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Using Research Evidence to Develop a Comprehensive Tobacco Control Strategy in the Region of Peel. Aimee Hindle Supervisor, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention CPHA Conference May 28th, 2014. Overall Tobacco Strategy Goal.
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Using Research Evidence to Develop a Comprehensive Tobacco Control Strategy in the Region of Peel Aimee Hindle Supervisor, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention CPHA Conference May 28th, 2014
Overall Tobacco Strategy Goal Reduce the prevalence of smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke to reduce smoking related diseases
Status Report • Overview of the: • Use of tobacco • Health and economic consequences in Peel • Tobacco industry regulatory system • Foundational document
Target Groups • Adult smokers in Peel • Youth in Peel • General population in Peel
Research Evidence Epidemiological Survey Mixed methods Research Study Quantitative Primary Research Study Research Reviews
Epidemiological Survey • Behaviours, attitudes, opinions and factors related to tobacco use • Smoking and non-smoking residents 19+ • General population survey • Inform program and policy decisions
Mixed Methods Research Study • Attitudes and behaviours related to tobacco use • Males 19-29 • Sequential mixed methods research design • Current, occasional and former smokers • Inform future strategies
Quantitative Research Study • Use of illicit cigarettes in Peel • Collection of cigarette butts • Inform strategy around contraband tobacco
Research Reviews • Six tobacco-related research reviews • Quit and Win Contests • Health Impacts of Exposure to Outdoor Tobacco Smoke • Smoking Cessation Strategies in Primary Care • Interventions to Reduce the Impact of Smoking in the Movies on Smoking Behaviours of Youth • Workplace Interventions for Smoking Cessation • Effective Prevention Strategies for those Transitioning from Late Teens to Early Twenties
Program Development - Cessation • Multi-pronged approach to cessation using results from 2 Rapid Reviews • Primary-care Strategy • Workplace Tobacco Cessation
Program Development - Prevention • Identify prevention strategies for young adults • Research Review • Mixed Methods Research Study • Tobacco Use Survey
Program/ Policy Development - Protection • Bylaw implementation • Research Review • Evaluation strategy • Future action on illicit cigarettes