The ohio cross-cultural tobacco control alliance: understanding and eliminating tobacco-related disparities through the integration of science, practice, and policy

L.M. Deason, S.B. Adhikari, T.M. Clopton, B. Oches and C. Jensen

American Journal of Public Health, 2010, vol. 100, issue S1, S240-S245

Abstract: Objectives. We examined the development of a process designed to eliminate tobacco-related disparities in the state of Ohio and described how a crosscultural work group used a multicomponent community planning process to develop capacity to address such disparities. Methods. The community development model was used as a guide in the planning process. We employed a case study, focus groups, and telephone interviews to assess the process and collect data on tobacco use and awareness. We also employed the appreciative inquiry framework to create the organizational design for the Ohio Cross-Cultural Tobacco Control Alliance (CCTCA), which was formed from the cross-cultural work group and charged with addressing tobacco-related disparities in the state. Results. Data on tobacco use and awareness were collected from 13 underserved populations. At the end of the planning process, the CCTCA was initiated along with structural capacity to serve as a new program incubator highlighting tobacco use and awareness levels in these populations. Conclusions. The CCTCA appeared to be an effective way to begin mobilizing agencies serving underserved populations by providing an operational structure to address tobacco-related disparities. The alliance also successfully implemented culturally competent community-based programs and policies to help eliminate disparities.

Date: 2010
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