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An analysis of messages about tobacco in military installation newspapers

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  • Haddock, C.K.
  • Parker, L.C.
  • Taylor, J.E.
  • Poston, W.S.C.
  • Lando, H.
  • Talcott, G.W.

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Objectives. We sought to gauge the relative attention that tobacco control receives in military newspapers by comparing coverage of tobacco use with that of other health topics of importance to the military. Methods. We examined tobacco-related articles and industry advertisements in 793 newspapers published during 1 year at 16 representative military installations (4 Air Force, 6 Army, 2 Marine, 4 Navy). Newspaper content was coded with a standardized coding manual developed through previous research. Results. Tobacco use received the fewest instances of coverage and the least print space in military installation newspapers of all the health topics examined. The primary "message frame" used in tobacco control articles was that smokers are putting themselves at health risk, a theme that has not been found to have a strong effect on smokers. Nearly 10% of the newspapers contained tobacco advertisements. Conclusions. Tobacco control messages are underrepresented in military installation newspapers compared with other health issues. Furthermore, military newspapers send mixed messages to military personnel by providing advertisements for tobacco while also claiming that tobacco use is harmful.

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  • Haddock, C.K. & Parker, L.C. & Taylor, J.E. & Poston, W.S.C. & Lando, H. & Talcott, G.W., 2005. "An analysis of messages about tobacco in military installation newspapers," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 95(8), pages 1458-1463.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2004.048454_1
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2004.048454
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    1. Smith, Elizabeth A. & Poston, Walker S. & Jahnke, Sara A. & Jitnarin, Nattinee & Haddock, Christopher K. & Malone, Ruth E., 2016. "United States Military Tobacco Policy Research: A White Paper," University of California at San Francisco, Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education qt13v9c7pg, Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education, UC San Francisco.

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