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Implementation of the Uttarakhand Tobacco Free Initiative in Schools, India, 2016

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Figure 1. Mentions of anti-tobacco activities carried out as part of Uttarakhand Tobacco Free Initiative as reported by 71 survey respondents among school principals and teacher–champions, India, 2016. Champions were non–tobacco-consuming teachers nominated by each school.

Mentions of anti-tobacco activities carried out as part of Uttarakhand Tobacco Free Initiative as reported by 71 survey respondents among school principals and teacher–champions, India, 2016. Champions were non–tobacco-consuming teachers nominated by each school.
Type of activity Principals Champions
Tobacco cessation among tobacco users 10 10
Tobacco prevention messaging 12 10
Anti-tobacco community marches 16 8
Student speeches and tobacco prevention drawing competitions 40 23

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Figure 2. Attitudes toward Uttarakhand Tobacco Free Initiative (UTFI) among principals and teacher–champions (non–tobacco-consuming teachers), India, 2016. Responses were collected on a Likert scale with answers ranging from 1 to 5: 1, strongly agree; 2, agree; 3, neutral; 4, disagree; and 5, strongly disagree. For analysis and reporting, responses were aggregated in 2 categories: agree (strongly agree and agree) and neutral/disagree (neutral, disagree, and strongly disagree).

Attitudes toward Uttarakhand Tobacco Free Initiative (UTFI) among principals and teacher–champions (non–tobacco-consuming teachers), India, 2016. Responses were collected on a Likert scale with answers ranging from 1 to 5: 1, strongly agree; 2, agree; 3, neutral; 4, disagree; and 5, strongly disagree. For analysis and reporting, responses were aggregated in 2 categories: agree (strongly agree and agree) and neutral/disagree (neutral, disagree, and strongly disagree).
Activity Agree, %
Principals Teacher–Champions
Due to the UTFI, fewer places around school carry tobacco products 65 69
Anti-tobacco messages are part of the morning prayers in my school 93 89
Students are very committed to the UTFI 93 96
Students receive information about the dangers of tobacco use 93 92
The UTFI is well implemented in my school 93 92
Students are active in tobacco use prevention/cessation activities 93 89
The whole school community is involved in the UTFI 95 89
UTFI is strongly supported by the school 98 100

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