Perspectives from the Front Lines of Tobacco Control

摘要: This research is designed to share valuable experiences and transferable principles from program staff of the Legacy/Community Voices initiative who have been involved in planning, implementing, evaluating, sustaining tobacco control activities underserved communities. Interviews were conducted with 13 front line 9 sites: Alameda County, California; Detroit, Michigan; El Paso, Texas; Ingham Miami, Florida; New Mexico; North Carolina; Northern Manhattan; West Virginia. A model emerged these interviews that places life cycle a central position, many identified themes (working local champions, obtaining support multiple partners, increasing organizational capacity) repeated throughout, albeit different forms at stages. Reflecting upon wisdom gained identifying best processes for such work may help ensure programs are developed culturally safe effective meeting needs diverse communities throughout United States.