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The Effects Of Tobacco Policy On Tobacco Treatment In Psychiatric Institutions, Terrence A. Sharper Ii
The Effects Of Tobacco Policy On Tobacco Treatment In Psychiatric Institutions, Terrence A. Sharper Ii
Theses and Dissertations--Public Health (M.P.H. & Dr.P.H.)
Introduction: Tobacco use among those with mental illnesses is substantially higher than the general population. To avoid tobacco related comorbidities, tobacco policies are an important aspect for control of tobacco use, exposure, and to support tobacco treatment.
Aim: To conduct a systematic literature review of tobacco treatment policies in psychiatric institutions and examine the knowledge, availability of resources, and perceived barriers for treating tobacco use among managers.
Method: There were two main parts used to examine tobacco treatment policies in psychiatric facilities. First, a review of the literature summarized the effect of different tobacco-free policies on tobacco treatment delivery in …