ERIC Number: EJ1371054
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 10
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Strategies and Lessons Learned for Smoke and Tobacco-Free Policy Change on Community Colleges with Community-Based Support
Hellesen, Sarah; Bankston-Lee, Kimberly; Maytum, Carol; Tong, Elisa K.
Journal of American College Health, v70 n8 p2406-2415 2022
Objective: Community colleges face challenges to becoming smoke-free and have higher smoking prevalence rates than four-year colleges. This case study examines how Sacramento Taking Action Against Nicotine Dependence (STAND), a community-based organization's project, achieved tobacco-free policies at California's second largest community college district. Methods: Data sources describing the STAND policymaking activities (2001-2016) include evaluation reports and key informant interviews (n = 9) with community college nursing staff, former STAND staff, and other Sacramento tobacco control partners. Reports and interview transcripts were analyzed using content analysis. Results: Collecting campus data and engaging campus champions were key strategies to demonstrate internal support for stronger policies, as STAND faced resistance from the District leadership. External momentum encouraged the campuses to adopt 100% smoke, tobacco and vape-free policies. Conclusion: Community-based organizations can facilitate long-term support for smoke and tobacco-free campus policymaking efforts at community colleges, as internal and external support is demonstrated for more comprehensive policies.
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Two Year College Students, Smoking, School Policy, College Environment, School Community Programs, Health Promotion, Community Organizations, Affordances, Barriers, Social Attitudes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: California (Sacramento)
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