Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Programs in the U.S. Navy
Abstract
This study provides information regarding the implementation of Navy tobacco use policy and to document the extent to which tobacco use programs and activities are being conducted at commands throughout the Navy. Such information should help Navy health promotion policy makers develop more standardized and effective tobacco use prevention and cessation programs for Navy-wide dissemination. Commands were surveyed regarding tobacco use programs and activities they had conducted during the preceding year. A representative sample of Navy commands and all medical treatment facilities were targeted. Survey questions were oriented primarily toward gathering information about the prevalence and types of programs and activities being conducted. Surveys to medical treatment facilities included a separate section regarding physicians' tobacco-related practices with patients. The vast majority of Navy commands provided some type of educational materials or programs related to the cessation of tobacco use; the most common activities were placing announcements in the 'plan-of -the-week,' circulating flyers, and displaying posters. However, these activities were typically rated as only 'somewhat useful' in helping to curb tobacco use. Tobacco cessation programs, Tobacco use policy, Tobacco use prevention, Navy personnel
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA272238
Entities
People
- Susan I. Woodruff
- Suzanne L. Hurtado
- Terry L. Conway
Organizations
- Naval Health Research Center