Presented by: Fatimah Ferré, MCom, CHES Matt Moyer, MA, CHES Brandye Nobiling, MS, CHES Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 4/1/2009 Live Free – Tobacco Free Smoke Free Survey In conjunction with: Dr. Elaine M. Vitello and Ms. Edith Ng’oma SIUC - Center for Rural Health and Social Services Live Free – Tobacco Free 2009
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6. How often would you ask a smoker to move to the appropriate smoking area?
2.0375
7. If you witnessed a smoker in noncompliance would you report him/her?
1.75
Conclusions• Most appear to have a sound knowledge of the
smoking act.
• well recognized.
• Non-smokers are not likely to confront a smoker.
• Non-smokers support the enforcement of the Smoke Free Illinois Act.
• Smokers would utilize an outside smoking shelter if provided.
• Smokers would agree to dispose of cigarettes if receptacles were available.
• Respondents believed campus/city police have the most impact on the enforcement of smoking compliance.
• Non-smokers support monetary fines to enforce smoking compliance.
Conclusions, cont…
• Immediate efforts should be taken:– Establishing clear paths/smoking sections – Visible signage placement– Enforcement by campus/city police– Disciplinary action for non-compliance
Implications
Recommendations
• Collect data via focus groups.• Broaden the sample to be more
representative.• Promote advocacy among non-smokers.
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2. Fortin J. Smoke-Free College Trend Growing. CNN.com/health. http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/11/12/hm.smokefree.campus/index.html. November 12, 2007. Accessed April 27, 2008