Integration of the Ecological Approach in Tobacco Programs for Youth: A Survey of Canadian Public Health Organizations

摘要: This study assessed the level of integration ecological approach in Canadian public health organizations’ tobacco control programs for youth. The used a model that identified intervention settings, targets, and strategies as key dimensions an to programs. An inventory youth implemented by regional organizations 148 conducting such programs, 129 which agreed participate. Program descriptions were obtained through telephone interviews. mean number settings was 3 (SD = 1.3), with schools communities being most often-used settings. different 3.6 1.7). Most frequently, directly targeted youths themselves, followed interpersonal organizational environment. Overall, deemed high. progr...