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1. Linking Global Youth Tobacco Survey 2003 and 2006 Data to Tobacco Control Policy in India (EJ812022)
Author(s):
Sinha, Dhirendra Narain; Gupta, Prakash C.; Reddy, K. Srinath; Prasad, Vinayak M.; Rahman, Khalilur; Warren, Charles W.; Jones, Nathan R.; Asma, Samira
Source:
Journal of School Health, v78 n7 p368-373 Jul 2008
Pub Date:
2008-07-00
Pub Type(s):
Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Peer-Reviewed:
Yes
Descriptors: Smoking; Early Adolescents; Foreign Countries; Public Policy; Legislation; Health Behavior; At Risk Persons; Incidence; Family Environment; Public Health; Advertising; Program Effectiveness; Government Role; Questionnaires; Intention
Abstract: Background: India made 2 important policy statements regarding tobacco control in the past decade. First, the India Tobacco Control Act (ITCA) was signed into law in 2003 with the goal to reduce tobacco consumption and protect citizens from exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS). Second, in 2005, India ratified the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC). During this same period, India conducted the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) in 2003 and 2006 in an effort to track tobacco use among adolescents. Methods: The GYTS is a school-based survey of students aged 13-15 years. Representative national estimates for India in 2003 and 2006 were used in this study. Results: In 2006, 3.8% of students currently smoked cigarettes and 11.9% currently used other tobacco products. These rates were not significantly different than those observed in 2003. Over the same period, exposure to SHS at home and in public places significantly decreased, whereas exposure to pro-tobacco ads on billboards and the ability to purchase cigarettes in a store did not change significantly. Conclusions: The ITCA and the WHO FCTC have had mixed impacts on the tobacco control effort for adolescents in India. The positive impacts have been the reduction in exposure to SHS, both at home and in public places. The negative impacts are seen with the lack of change in pro-tobacco advertising and ability to purchase cigarettes in stores. The Government of India needs to consider new and stronger provisions of the ITCA and include strong enforcement measures. (Contains 2 tables.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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2. Associations Between Tobacco Marketing and Use Among Urban Youth in India (EJ785407)
Arora, Monika; Reddy, K. Srinath; Stigler, Melissa H.; Perry, Cheryl L.
American Journal of Health Behavior, v32 n3 p283-294 May-Jun 2008
2008-00-00
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Descriptors: Advertising; Smoking; Urban Youth; Grade 6; Indians; Marketing; Foreign Countries; Grade 8; Adolescents; Correlation; At Risk Persons
Abstract: Objectives: To study if receptivity and exposure to tobacco marketing are correlated with tobacco use and psychosocial risk factors for tobacco use among a sample of urban Indian youth. Methods: Analysis of cross-sectional survey data from Project MYTRI, a group randomized intervention trial, in Delhi and Chennai, India, collected from sixth and eighth graders (n=11,642), in 32 schools in 2004. Results: Exposure to tobacco advertisements and receptivity to tobacco marketing were significantly related to increased tobacco use among students. Conclusion: This association suggests the need to strengthen policy and program-based interventions in India to reduce the influence of such exposures. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
3. Linking Public Attitudes with Perceptions of Factors Impacting Water Quality and Attending Learning Activities (EJ756008)
Clay, D. E.; Ren, C.; Reese, C.; Waskom, R.; Bauder, J.; Mesner, N.; Paige, G.; Reddy, K.; Neibauer, M.; Mahler, R.
Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, v36 p36-44 2007
2007-00-00
Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Minicourses; Natural Resources; Learning Activities; Economic Development; Water Quality; Public Opinion; Sustainable Development; Surveys; Teaching Methods; Animal Husbandry
Abstract: Increasingly, people are being asked to make decisions about water use in the semi-arid regions of the United States. "Good decisions" depend on an understanding of the linkages between sustainability of the resource, management, and economic development. This article reports on findings from a water quality survey conducted in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. The survey goals were to: (1) identify linkages between perceptions and perceived factors degrading water quality; and (2) define how to implement educational programming that would ultimately lead to improved water quality. Findings from the survey suggest that many peoples' perceptions about water use, the importance of adopting improved techniques, and factors influencing water quality were not in harmony. For example, the use of improved grazing techniques was identified as very or extremely important by 65% of the respondents even though the consequences of poor livestock or manure management (high bacterial counts in water) were identified in 19% of the respondents as a suspected or known problem. These results were attributed to many people not having a clear understanding of the relationships between water quality and the adoption of natural resource management techniques. Improving peoples' ability to link perceptions and problems will require educational programs that integrate problems with solutions. Surprisingly, most respondents did not identify a willingness to attend structured learning activities (short course, watch video, obtain certification, or be trained), where detailed problems and solutions can be explored. To overcome this problem, educators should consider developing targeted and sequential educational programming which employs print or video media. (Contains 7 tables.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
4. Indian Youth Speak about Tobacco: Results of Focus Group Discussions with School Students (EJ823444)
Mishra, Arima; Arora, Monika; Stigler, Melissa H.; Komro, Kelli A.; Lytle, Leslie A.; Reddy, K. Srinath; Perry, Cheryl L.
Health Education & Behavior, v32 n3 p363-379 2005
2005-00-00
Descriptors: Private Schools; Intervention; Smoking; Formative Evaluation; Focus Groups; Foreign Countries; Health Promotion; Prevention; Grade 6; Grade 8; Public Schools; Parent Influence; Peer Influence; Student Attitudes; Government Role; Knowledge Level; Health Behavior
Abstract: This article discusses the findings of Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) that were conducted as a formative assessment for Project MYTRI (Mobilizing Youth for Tobacco Related Initiatives in India), a randomized, multicomponent, school-based trial to prevent and control tobacco use among youth in India. Forty-eight FGDs were conducted with students (N = 435) in sixth and eighth grades in six schools in Delhi, India. Key findings include: (a) students in government schools reported as "consumers" of tobacco, whereas students in private schools reported as "commentators"; (b) parents and peers have a strong influence on youth tobacco use; (c) chewing "gutkha" is considered less harmful and more accessible than smoking cigarettes; (d) schools are not promoting tobacco control activities; and (e) students were enthusiastic about the role government should play in tobacco control. These findings are being used to develop a comprehensive intervention program to prevent and control tobacco use among Indian youth. (Contains 1 figure and 1 table.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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