eprintid: 32233
rev_number: 13
userid: 6869
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datestamp: 2017-09-25 14:15:21
lastmod: 2017-09-25 14:15:21
status_changed: 2017-09-25 14:15:21
type: thesis_degree
metadata_visibility: show
contact_email: amberchaud@gmail.com
eprint_status: archive
creators_name: Chaudhry, Amber
creators_email: asc67@pitt.edu
creators_id: asc67
title: An analysis of barriers to comprehensive tobacco use policies on college campuses: a case example of the University of Pittsburgh
ispublished: unpub
divisions: sch_gsph_behavioralcommhealthsci
full_text_status: public
keywords: anti-tobacco, campus, policy, smoking, policy, hookah, e-cigarette
abstract: The purpose of this thesis is to explore the barriers to comprehensive tobacco use policies on college campuses and examine the case of the University of Pittsburgh’s attempt to enact such a policy, in particular, with regard to e-cigarette and hookah. This thesis also offers a set of recommendations for implementing a comprehensive policy at the University of Pittsburgh that address not only the potential implementation barriers but also the necessary elements for an effective tobacco-free policy identified in the literature. The findings of this research have significant implications for public health in Pittsburgh. The prevalence of tobacco use in Allegheny County remains higher than the national average and as such, the County must find methods to mitigate and ultimately eliminate the harm experienced by residents from tobacco products, whether those occur through direct use or second or third-hand smoke. The use of tobacco products (cigarettes, e-cigarettes and hookah) produces harmful health consequences for users and bystanders alike. This thesis research provides University of Pittsburgh officials with information to develop and implement a comprehensive policy addressing tobacco use on the University’s main and branch campuses. The enactment of this policy would directly combat the growing use of tobacco products among college students and result in positive health outcomes.
date: 2017-09-25
date_type: published
pages: 62
institution: University of Pittsburgh
refereed: TRUE
etdcommittee_type: committee_chair
etdcommittee_type: committee_member
etdcommittee_type: committee_member
etdcommittee_name: Trauth, Jeanette
etdcommittee_name: Hawk, Mary
etdcommittee_name: Primack, Brian
etdcommittee_email: trauth@pitt.edu
etdcommittee_email: mary.hawk@pitt.edu
etdcommittee_email: primba@upmc.edu
etd_defense_date: 2017-07-24
etd_approval_date: 2017-09-25
etd_submission_date: 2017-08-02
etd_release_date: 2017-09-25
etd_access_restriction: immediate
etd_patent_pending: FALSE
thesis_type: thesis
degree: MPH
citation:   Chaudhry, Amber  (2017) An analysis of barriers to comprehensive tobacco use policies on college campuses: a case example of the University of Pittsburgh.  Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh.    (Unpublished)  
document_url: http://d-scholarship-dev.library.pitt.edu/32233/1/Chaudhry_A_etd_Aug2017.pdf