Abstract
The aim of the study is to explore tobacco-related knowledge and perceptions at Washington State (WA) agencies. The study used a cross-sectional employee survey and qualitative focus groups with managers/supervisors. We produced descriptive statistics to examine differences in awareness and perceptions of tobacco-control efforts among employees and conducted a rapid thematic analysis of focus group data. Of employees, only 18% with a history of tobacco use had used their agency's cessation benefits. Employees who did not use tobacco and who had higher education had more favorable attitudes toward tobacco-control efforts. In the focus groups, manager/supervisors described limited tobacco cessation promotion at their agency, barriers to tobacco control implementation, and concerns about the perceived effectiveness of additional tobacco-control efforts. State agencies should increase promotion of tobacco control policies and programs to increase awareness and reduce disparities in tobacco use.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
More From: Journal of occupational and environmental medicine
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.