Tobacco-Free Sports and Recreation Policies
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Tobacco-Free Sports and Recreation Policies TFSR involvement up to three years prior (Case Study III) and such efforts present an element of bias. PHU staff at two case study sites conducted focus groups. 3 Ideally, evaluators external to the PHU would have facilitated focus groups; however, budgetary considerations limited OTRU’s involvement in these data collection activities. We expect there are differences in the accuracy and completeness of recall of the survey respondents to remember who, where, and what tobacco product use they noticed over the last year, particularly as the spectators varied in how frequently they attended hockey events. In addition, spectators that were not aware of the policies also completed questions about perceived effectiveness of the policies. Evaluation Timing On a similar note, we acknowledge that the scheduling of tobacco-free and health events at the arenas (e.g., TFSR) and the timing of the evaluation data collection may have impacted knowledge and awareness levels of spectators in the survey. Survey Question Limitations The reporting of observations of tobacco use in the last year was confusing to interpret at times. It was not possible to determine the extent of tobacco use at each locale because the questions were independent from each other and multiple responses were possible. Finally, the wording was also unclear for the survey question asking level of agreement with the following statement: “It is okay to use smoke cigarettes at indoor sports events outside of arenas”. We believe many survey respondents presumed this was asking about the use of designated smoking areas outside the arena and this may be why 16% of all respondents strongly agreed. 3 Both case study site facilitators had several years of experience in working with children and youth within the health field, which added important insights during focus group discussions. Ontario Tobacco Research Unit 12
Tobacco-Free Sports and Recreation Policies RESULTS In total, 139 spectator surveys, 13 individual interviews and 4 focus groups with players were conducted. 4 Following a description of case study characteristics, the findings for each case study are summarized under five broad areas: • Awareness of TFSR policy • Attitudinal findings/support/beliefs for TFSR policy • Tobacco product usage (reported use; observations) • Perceived effectiveness of TFSR policy • Facilitators and challenges in TFSR implementation and suggestions to move forward on TFSR policy issues The quantitative and qualitative data have been combined for each area. In the main however, the survey findings and comments are reported first followed by the qualitative findings. Verbatim quotes are included to illustrate key themes. 4 The survey data combined across all case studies can be found in Appendix III (Tables A3-1 to A3-6). Ontario Tobacco Research Unit 13
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<strong>Tobacco</strong>-<strong>Free</strong> <strong>Sports</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Recreation</strong> <strong>Policies</strong><br />
RESULTS<br />
In total, 139 spectator surveys, 13 individual interviews <strong>and</strong> 4 focus groups with players were<br />
conducted. 4 Following a description of case study characteristics, the findings for each case<br />
study are summarized under five broad areas:<br />
• Awareness of TFSR policy<br />
• Attitudinal findings/support/beliefs for TFSR policy<br />
• <strong>Tobacco</strong> product usage (reported use; observations)<br />
• Perceived effectiveness of TFSR policy<br />
• Facilitators <strong>and</strong> challenges in TFSR implementation <strong>and</strong> suggestions to move forward on<br />
TFSR policy issues<br />
The quantitative <strong>and</strong> qualitative data have been combined for each area. In the main however,<br />
the survey findings <strong>and</strong> comments are reported first followed by the qualitative findings.<br />
Verbatim quotes are included to illustrate key themes.<br />
4<br />
The survey data combined across all case studies can be found in Appendix III (Tables A3-1 to A3-6).<br />
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