A Review of Multicomponent Interventions to Prevent and Control Tobacco Use Among College Students |
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| Authors: | Kirsten C Rodgers EdD MSPH |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Health Education, Teachers College , Columbia University , New York , New York;2. Rollins School of Public Health , Emory University , Atlanta , Georgia |
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| Abstract: | Abstract Objective: Multicomponent tobacco control programs have been implemented at the state and community levels and have led to a reduction in tobacco use. The purpose was to review the public health research literature on tobacco prevention and control programs on college campuses and derive evidence-based implications for comprehensive program implementation. Methods: MEDLINE, PsycINFO, ERIC, and PubMed databases were used to search the research literature concerning tobacco prevention and control programs conducted on college campuses published between 2000 and 2009. Results: No studies were found that implemented all 5 recommended components of a comprehensive program. Tobacco control programs containing policy and prevention education were used the most and promotion of tobacco-free environments and banning sales of tobacco products were used the least. Conclusion: The review suggests that despite the recommendation of comprehensive tobacco control programs to reduce tobacco use on college campuses, few institutions have implemented and evaluated programs consisting of multiple components. |
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| Keywords: | administration community health health education other drugs |
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