Attitudes, practices and beliefs towards worksite smoking among administrators of private and public enterprises in Armenia
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2010
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BMJ Publishing Group, London, GB
Abstract
As one of the first studies to investigate smoking-related worksite practices, attitudes and beliefs in former Soviet countries, these findings provide insight into law enforcement processes for economies in transition. The study team conducted focus group discussions with worksite administrators to explore their beliefs, attitudes and practices related to worksite smoking. These findings guided development of a quantitative instrument to collect more representative data on the same issues. Research revealed widespread confusion between the concepts of worksite smoking restrictions and smoke-free workplaces. Public awareness campaigns that promote promulgation and enforcement of worksite smoking regulations could increase employee demand for smoke-free worksites.
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ARMENIA, EUROPE, TOBACCO CONTROL, HEALTH BELIEF, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SMOKE-FREE POLICY