Survey of primary care providers' readiness for implementing the WHO FCTC provisions in Shanghai, China : final progress report
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2009-05
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Fudan University
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The project assesses primary care providers’ readiness for implementation of the provisions of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) and makes recommendations to decision-makers on implementation and enforcement of the FCTC in China. The report provides survey results, activities and outcomes of the project including: the Shanghai Health Bureau will revise their existing policy to promote awareness of evidence-based cessation intervention among primary healthcare providers; advocacy campaigns are underway; and 32 community hospital directors attended a follow up workshop.
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IDRC Final Report
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CHINA--SHANGHAI, TOBACCO CONTROL, TREATY IMPLEMENTATION, PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, HEALTH PERSONNEL, CAPACITY BUILDING, PROGRAMME OWNERSHIP