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New Zealand policy experts' appraisal of interventions to reduce smoking in young adults: a qualitative investigation.

Jude BallJanet HoekEl Shadan TautoloHeather Gifford
Published in: BMJ open (2017)
Our findings suggest the merit of an approach that combines social marketing with regulation that makes accessing and using tobacco less convenient for young adults; however, political barriers may limit the regulatory options available in the short term. Strategies to support self-determination and address the underlying causes of smoking in young people warrant further investigation. Determining policy acceptability to Māori and Pacific, and likely effectiveness for these populations, should be key priorities.
Keyphrases
  • young adults
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • public health
  • smoking cessation
  • randomized controlled trial
  • childhood cancer
  • systematic review
  • physical activity
  • transcription factor
  • mass spectrometry
  • liquid chromatography