How do New Zealand youth perceive the smoke-free generation policy? A qualitative analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) plans to introduce a smoke-free generation (SFG) policy, alongside denicotinisation and reducing the availability of tobacco products. The SFG has a clear rationale, yet we know little about how young people, those the policy targets, perceive it. To inform policy design, communication and implementation, we explored how NZ youth perceived the SFG.

Methods

We undertook in-depth interviews with a sample of 20 youth aged 17 or 18 and explored their knowledge of the SFG, and how they perceived its individual and societal implications. We interpreted the data using a reflexive thematic analysis approach.

Results

We identified two overarching themes. The first theme, 'societal good and protection from harm', reflected benefits partici

SUBMITTER: Hoek J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11474253 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature