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American Public Health Association
133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition
December 10-14, 2005
Philadelphia, PA
APHA 2005
 
4078.0: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - Board 2

Abstract #115142

Characteristics of college student advocacy: The Arizona college study

Eileen M. Eisen-Cohen, MSW, ABD, Division of Chronic Disease and Tobacco Control, Maricopa County Tobacco Use Prevention Program, 3838 N. Central Avenue, Ste. 1600, Phoenix, AZ 85012, 602-372-8424, eileeneisen-cohen@mail.maricopa.gov and Merrill Eisenberg, PhD, College of Public Health, University of Arizona, PO Box 210468, Tucson, AZ 85719.

Because the tobacco industry continues to target young adults, tobacco control strategies must focus on engaging young adults 18-24 in the process of counteracting this influence. There are many ways and levels at which tobacco can be addressed including creating policies to restrict use and other industry presence on campus. Based on data collected from the Arizona College Campus Tobacco Assessment Project, this doctoral research provides an overview of the relationships that exist between young adult tobacco use, policy advocacy-related initiatives, and mechanisms to engage students in the policy advocacy process. Colleges are logical settings in which to conduct tobacco policy advocacy initiatives that target young adults. Understanding the processes and creating mechanisms to engage young adults in tobacco control will impact tobacco use within this population.

Learning Objectives:

  • By the end of the session, participants will be able to

    Keywords: Tobacco, College Students

    Presenting author's disclosure statement:

    I wish to disclose that I have NO financial interests or other relationship with the manufactures of commercial products, suppliers of commercial services or commercial supporters.

    Advocating Tobacco Control Poster Session

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