A qualitative analysis of the tobacco control climate in the U.S. military.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Rates of tobacco use in the U.S. military have traditionally been higher than in the general U.S. population. While the military has experienced decreases in tobacco use over the past two decades, recent surveys suggest a trend of increased use. Given the negative impact of tobacco on both the readiness and the long-term health of military members, it is important to understand what factors may be related to the increased use rates. It has been suggested that there is a culture that supports tobacco use in the military.

Methods

We examined perceptions about the climate of tobacco control among military installation Tobacco Control Managers and Service Policy Leaders from all four branches of the military (n = 52) using semistructured interviews.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Jahnke SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2816195 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature