Factors Predicting the Impact of Tobacco-free Policies on a Southeastern United States University Campus

Authors

  • Gretchen B. Macy
  • April L. Murphy
  • Melinda J. Ickes
  • Cecilia Watkins
  • Brittney Gates

Keywords:

Tobacco Policy, Health Promotion, University Health

Abstract

The study aimed to examine which factors significantly predict perceived impact of a 100% tobacco-free campus policy among faculty, staff, and students. There were 1,761 participants among faculty, staff and students at a university in Southeastern United States. An email link to the online survey was sent to all eligible participants. There were six statistically significant covariates of perceived impact of having a tobacco-free campus policy determined through logistic regression: female, heterosexual, past tobacco use, current tobacco use, student, social norms. Those participants identifying as female, heterosexual, faculty and denied past tobacco use were most likely to support the tobacco-free policy. Targeted messaging aimed to address differences among roles, sexual orientation, and gender needs to be developed to gain support for 100% tobacco-free campuses among groups that view these policies less favorably.

Published

2022-02-23

How to Cite

Macy, G. B., Murphy, A. L., Ickes, M. J., Watkins, C., & Gates, B. (2022). Factors Predicting the Impact of Tobacco-free Policies on a Southeastern United States University Campus. American Journal of Health Studies, 36(3). Retrieved from https://amjhealthstudies.com/index.php/ajhs/article/view/677