University students’ and staff attitudes toward the implementation of a “tobacco-free” policy: A view from Qatar
<h3>Objectives</h3><p dir="ltr">Tobacco-free campus policies are needed to create environments conducive to prevention or quitting in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), where the use of various tobacco products is on the rise among university students. The objectives...
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| author | Ghadir Fakhri Al-Jayyousi (14519192) |
| author2 | Mujahed Shraim (633498) Diana Alsayed Hassan (11105277) Mohammed Al-Hamdani (16962702) Rana Kurdi (5712302) Noor Ahmed Hamad (21633221) Hanan F. Abdul Rahim (9330201) |
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| author_facet | Ghadir Fakhri Al-Jayyousi (14519192) Mujahed Shraim (633498) Diana Alsayed Hassan (11105277) Mohammed Al-Hamdani (16962702) Rana Kurdi (5712302) Noor Ahmed Hamad (21633221) Hanan F. Abdul Rahim (9330201) |
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| dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv | Ghadir Fakhri Al-Jayyousi (14519192) Mujahed Shraim (633498) Diana Alsayed Hassan (11105277) Mohammed Al-Hamdani (16962702) Rana Kurdi (5712302) Noor Ahmed Hamad (21633221) Hanan F. Abdul Rahim (9330201) |
| dc.date.none.fl_str_mv | 2024-02-14T09:00:00Z |
| dc.identifier.none.fl_str_mv | 10.1016/j.pmedr.2024.102605 |
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| dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv | Health sciences Public health Tobacco-free Health policy Health-promoting campus Youth Attitudes Eastern Mediterranean Region |
| dc.title.none.fl_str_mv | University students’ and staff attitudes toward the implementation of a “tobacco-free” policy: A view from Qatar |
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| description | <h3>Objectives</h3><p dir="ltr">Tobacco-free campus policies are needed to create environments conducive to prevention or quitting in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), where the use of various tobacco products is on the rise among university students. The objectives of this study were to assess overall support for a 100% tobacco-free campus policy and its predictors among different stakeholder groups at the largest national university in Qatar and to understand attitudes towards specific policy components. </p><h3>Study design </h3><p dir="ltr">A cross-sectional online survey of faculty and students. </p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">We measured sociodemographic variables, tobacco use, and support for components of a 100% tobacco-free campus policy. A total score for support was calculated, and associations with selected predictors were assessed using multivariable linear regression. </p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">413 respondents participated in the survey. A majority of faculty/staff and students (76.6% and 75.5%, respectively) supported the implementation of a 100% tobacco-free campus policy, with a majority supporting extension of the policy beyond cigarettes. Support for other components of the policy varied. Among students, overall support was lower among males and tobacco users and higher among the married. Among faculty and staff, support was lower among Qatari nationals and tobacco users. </p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">In the context of a growing tobacco crisis in the EMR, implementing and understanding the impact of tobacco-free campus policies is essential. This paper underscores the importance of addressing diverse stakeholder attitudes and providing empirical evidence to guide policy implementation and evaluation.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Preventive Medicine Reports<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2024.102605" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2024.102605</a></p> |
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| spelling | University students’ and staff attitudes toward the implementation of a “tobacco-free” policy: A view from QatarGhadir Fakhri Al-Jayyousi (14519192)Mujahed Shraim (633498)Diana Alsayed Hassan (11105277)Mohammed Al-Hamdani (16962702)Rana Kurdi (5712302)Noor Ahmed Hamad (21633221)Hanan F. Abdul Rahim (9330201)Health sciencesPublic healthTobacco-freeHealth policyHealth-promoting campusYouthAttitudesEastern Mediterranean Region<h3>Objectives</h3><p dir="ltr">Tobacco-free campus policies are needed to create environments conducive to prevention or quitting in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), where the use of various tobacco products is on the rise among university students. The objectives of this study were to assess overall support for a 100% tobacco-free campus policy and its predictors among different stakeholder groups at the largest national university in Qatar and to understand attitudes towards specific policy components. </p><h3>Study design </h3><p dir="ltr">A cross-sectional online survey of faculty and students. </p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">We measured sociodemographic variables, tobacco use, and support for components of a 100% tobacco-free campus policy. A total score for support was calculated, and associations with selected predictors were assessed using multivariable linear regression. </p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">413 respondents participated in the survey. A majority of faculty/staff and students (76.6% and 75.5%, respectively) supported the implementation of a 100% tobacco-free campus policy, with a majority supporting extension of the policy beyond cigarettes. Support for other components of the policy varied. Among students, overall support was lower among males and tobacco users and higher among the married. Among faculty and staff, support was lower among Qatari nationals and tobacco users. </p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">In the context of a growing tobacco crisis in the EMR, implementing and understanding the impact of tobacco-free campus policies is essential. This paper underscores the importance of addressing diverse stakeholder attitudes and providing empirical evidence to guide policy implementation and evaluation.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Preventive Medicine Reports<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2024.102605" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2024.102605</a></p>2024-02-14T09:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1016/j.pmedr.2024.102605https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/University_students_and_staff_attitudes_toward_the_implementation_of_a_tobacco-free_policy_A_view_from_Qatar/29445755CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/294457552024-02-14T09:00:00Z |
| spellingShingle | University students’ and staff attitudes toward the implementation of a “tobacco-free” policy: A view from Qatar Ghadir Fakhri Al-Jayyousi (14519192) Health sciences Public health Tobacco-free Health policy Health-promoting campus Youth Attitudes Eastern Mediterranean Region |
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| title_full | University students’ and staff attitudes toward the implementation of a “tobacco-free” policy: A view from Qatar |
| title_fullStr | University students’ and staff attitudes toward the implementation of a “tobacco-free” policy: A view from Qatar |
| title_full_unstemmed | University students’ and staff attitudes toward the implementation of a “tobacco-free” policy: A view from Qatar |
| title_short | University students’ and staff attitudes toward the implementation of a “tobacco-free” policy: A view from Qatar |
| title_sort | University students’ and staff attitudes toward the implementation of a “tobacco-free” policy: A view from Qatar |
| topic | Health sciences Public health Tobacco-free Health policy Health-promoting campus Youth Attitudes Eastern Mediterranean Region |