OTRU Update
Ontario Adult Support for Restricted Ratings for Movies Showing Smoking
Using data from the 2012 Centre for Addiction and Mental Health’s CAMH Monitor, this update presents findings on the level of support among Ontario adults aged 18 years and older for assigning a Restricted or “R” rating to movies that show characters smoking.
New Online Resource
Tobacco Retail Legislation Database
Around the world, many jurisdictions have been working to reduce the burden of tobacco use by encouraging responsible tobacco retailing. OTRU’s new database of these regulations shows the scope of policy levers available. More information is available here, or just go right to the database.
Two New Journal Articles
Exploring the adequacy of smoking cessation support for pregnant and postpartum women
Using Ontario, Canada, as a case study, the authors assess the use of smoking cessation support by women during pregnancy and the post- partum periods, factors influencing use, and challenges reaching and providing service to this population. Findings from this qualitative study indicate that a comprehensive system of programming offering tailored and sustainable support is required to meet the needs of pregnant and postpartum women.
Abstract Link: Borland T, Babayan A, Irfan S, Schwartz R. Exploring the adequacy of smoking cessation support for pregnant and postpartum women. BMC Public Health 2013 May 14;13(1):472. [Epub ahead of print]. Full text PDF.
Do health policy advisors know what the public wants? An empirical comparison of how health policy advisors assess public preferences regarding smoke-free air, and what the public actually prefers
This study evaluated the discrepancies between the public’s preferences about smoke-free spaces and the assessment of those preferences among members of Israel’s health-targeting initiative, Healthy Israel. The authors conclude that policy makers underestimate the level of public support for smoke-free spaces and discuss the implications of these misperceptions in the development of smoke-free policies and legislation.
Abstract Link: Rosen LJ, Rier DA, Connolly G, Oren A, Landau C, Schwartz R.. Do health policy advisors know what the public wants? An empirical comparison of how health policy advisors assess public preferences regarding smoke-free air, and what the public actually prefers. Israel Journal of Health Policy Research 2013 May 21;2(1):20 [Epub ahead of print]. Full text PDF.
Smokers’ Panel Recruitment
The Ontario Tobacco Research Unit, in collaboration with the Ontario Lung Association and several partner service agencies, launched a confidential Smokers’ Panel to gather information from current and former smokers that will help to develop future tobacco programs and services. Read the Press Release | Go to the Smokers’ Panel website
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