Worksite tobacco control - a qualitative study on perspectives from employers and employees at small worksites.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence-based interventions (EBIs) for tobacco control can be implemented in worksite settings to reduce tobacco use. Small worksites are less likely to adopt tobacco control EBIs than large worksites. The purpose of this qualitative study was to 1) explore factors that impact small employers' decisions to offer tobacco control EBIs, and 2) understand employees' perceptions of tobacco control at small worksites.

Methods

Working with staff from small worksites (20-250 employees), we analyzed data from 12 semi-structured interviews with employers (via key informants) and four focus groups with employees. We recruited employers and employees through a purchased business list and market research company, respectively. Interview and focus group topics included percept

SUBMITTER: Kava CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9073486 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature