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Building research evidence for policy advocacy: A qualitative evaluation of existing smoke-free policies in Lebanon

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dc.contributor.author Nakkash R.T.
dc.contributor.author Khalil J.
dc.contributor.author Chaaya M.
dc.contributor.author Afifi R.A.
dc.contributor.editor
dc.date 2010
dc.date.accessioned 2017-10-18T13:37:10Z
dc.date.available 2017-10-18T13:37:10Z
dc.date.issued 2010
dc.identifier 10.1177/1010539510373020
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dc.identifier.issn 10105395
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10938/20689
dc.description.abstract Secondhand smoke is harmful to smokers and nonsmokers, and smoke-free legislation worldwide improves health status. Lebanon has one of the weakest tobacco control regulatory environments in the Eastern Mediterranean region. However, several Lebanese workplaces and hospitality venues have chosen to implement such policies on their own. The objective of this study was to document their experiences. Qualitative interviews and focus group discussions were conducted with management, employees, and clients. Thematic analysis was used to identify recurrent themes. Results describe the types of bans implemented; the reasons for adopting a policy; and the barriers and facilitators to implementation, enforcement, and compliance. A main facilitator was management support, whereas a main barrier was prosmoking norms. This analysis provides insight and lessons learned that can aid in scaling up tobacco control efforts in Lebanon and the Eastern Mediterranean region. © 2010 APJPH.
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dc.language English
dc.publisher THOUSAND OAKS
dc.relation.ispartof Publication Name: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health; Publication Year: 2010; Volume: 22; suppl. 3;
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dc.source Scopus
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dc.title Building research evidence for policy advocacy: A qualitative evaluation of existing smoke-free policies in Lebanon
dc.type Conference Paper
dc.contributor.affiliation Nakkash, R.T., Department of Health Behavior and Education, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, PO Box 11-0236, Riad El Solh 1107 2020, Beirut, Lebanon
dc.contributor.affiliation Khalil, J., Department of Health Behavior and Education, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, PO Box 11-0236, Riad El Solh 1107 2020, Beirut, Lebanon
dc.contributor.affiliation Chaaya, M., Department of Health Behavior and Education, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, PO Box 11-0236, Riad El Solh 1107 2020, Beirut, Lebanon
dc.contributor.affiliation Afifi, R.A., Department of Health Behavior and Education, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, PO Box 11-0236, Riad El Solh 1107 2020, Beirut, Lebanon
dc.contributor.authorAddress Afifi, R. A.; Department of Health Behavior and Education, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, PO Box 11-0236, Riad El Solh 1107 2020, Beirut, Lebanon; email: ra15@aub.edu.lb
dc.contributor.authorCorporate University: American University of Beirut; Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences; Department: Health Promotion and Community Health;
dc.contributor.authorDepartment Health Promotion and Community Health
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dc.contributor.authorEmail ra15@aub.edu.lb
dc.contributor.faculty Faculty of Health Sciences
dc.contributor.authorInitials Nakkash, RT
dc.contributor.authorInitials Khalil, J
dc.contributor.authorInitials Chaaya, M
dc.contributor.authorInitials Afifi, RA
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dc.contributor.authorReprintAddress Afifi, RA (reprint author), Amer Univ Beirut, Fac Hlth Sci, Dept Hlth Behav and Educ, POB 11-0236, Beirut 11072020, Lebanon.
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dc.contributor.authorUniversity American University of Beirut
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dc.relation.ispartOfISOAbbr Asia-Pac. J. Public Health
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dc.relation.ispartofPubTitle Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health
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dc.subject.otherAuthKeyword Lebanon
dc.subject.otherAuthKeyword restaurants
dc.subject.otherAuthKeyword secondhand smoke
dc.subject.otherAuthKeyword smoke-free policy
dc.subject.otherAuthKeyword workplaces
dc.subject.otherChemCAS Tobacco Smoke Pollution
dc.subject.otherIndex article
dc.subject.otherIndex attitude to health
dc.subject.otherIndex catering service
dc.subject.otherIndex employment
dc.subject.otherIndex evaluation
dc.subject.otherIndex health care policy
dc.subject.otherIndex human
dc.subject.otherIndex information processing
dc.subject.otherIndex interview
dc.subject.otherIndex Lebanon
dc.subject.otherIndex organization
dc.subject.otherIndex organization and management
dc.subject.otherIndex passive smoking
dc.subject.otherIndex policy
dc.subject.otherIndex psychological aspect
dc.subject.otherIndex qualitative research
dc.subject.otherIndex smoking
dc.subject.otherIndex Attitude to Health
dc.subject.otherIndex Employment
dc.subject.otherIndex Focus Groups
dc.subject.otherIndex Health Policy
dc.subject.otherIndex Humans
dc.subject.otherIndex Interviews as Topic
dc.subject.otherIndex Lebanon
dc.subject.otherIndex Organizational Culture
dc.subject.otherIndex Organizational Policy
dc.subject.otherIndex Qualitative Research
dc.subject.otherIndex Restaurants
dc.subject.otherIndex Smoking
dc.subject.otherIndex Tobacco Smoke Pollution
dc.subject.otherKeywordPlus FREE LEGISLATION
dc.subject.otherKeywordPlus PUBLIC PLACES
dc.subject.otherKeywordPlus HEALTH
dc.subject.otherKeywordPlus RESTRICTIONS
dc.subject.otherKeywordPlus PROJECT
dc.subject.otherKeywordPlus LAW
dc.subject.otherWOS Public, Environmental and Occupational Health


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