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Tobacco Prevention Coalition Seen as Community Resource.xml
  
Lincoln Youth PreventionApproved
An individual living near North Platte Public High School was unhappy about students smoking in front of her home when they were on breaks from school. She became especially alarmed when, one day, one of the teens was bold enough to approach her husband in their garage to ask for a light.
Former Smoker Becomes Tobacco Prevention Advocate.xml
  
Lincoln CessationApproved
Her life seemed to revolve around smoking; at one time she smoked as many as four to six packs a day. "I chose my friends by smoking or non-smoking," she said. "I chose activities where I could smoke. I found that I could not sit through a whole movie, and missed much of the story line because of my smoking. The need to have a smoke became greater than anything else in my life. I am not proud of this." She added, "I clearly remember this horrible addiction like I quit yesterday, even though it was 1984."
Hotel Manager Encourages Employees to Quit Tobacco.xml
  
Buffalo CessationApproved
A local hotel manager is a very involved BCTFC coalition member and was instrumental in helping the coalition persuade other local hotels to become smoke-free. He was a champion for us in this area. Recently, at a BCTFC meeting, he expressed a need for a wellness program for his employees and he wasn't sure where to begin. He wants to help his employees see the benefits of not smoking or using tobacco products and he also wants to help his employees who currently smoke, quit smoking. The coalition connected the hotel manager with another active coalition member who represents the Two Rivers Public Health Department.
Schuyler Housing Authority 2012.xml
  
Platte/Colfax Disparate Populations Secondhand Smoke ExposureApproved
Secondhand smoke exposure is an area of concern for tenants and owners of multi-unit housing complexes.  Tenants are impacted by secondhand smoke that flows through vents.  This can be an annoyance and discomfort, but for some residents it can also cause a serious illness or present significant health problems. 
Nursing Home Smoke-Free Campus Policy 2012.xml
  
Douglas Secondhand Smoke ExposureApproved
Smoking inside this establishment is prohibited due to the rules and regulations of the Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Act (NCIAA).  There is no regulation for how far a person has to stand away from an outside door while smoking, but the door has to remain closed. 
Increasing Awareness of Commercial Tobacco Use in Santee.xml
  
Santee Sioux Tribe Youth PreventionApproved
In the past, there has been resistance to tobacco education presentations in the schools.  Now more people are becoming interested, including school staff.
Radio PSAs Promote Tobacco Cessation in Santee 2012.xml
  
Santee Sioux Tribe CessationApproved
Tobacco use by Santee Sioux Nation Tribal members.
Outreach to Sudanese Population.xml
  
Sarpy Cessation Disparate Populations Secondhand Smoke ExposureApproved
A Sudanese individual started to smoke in Sudan (1-2 cigarettes per day) and after serving in the Iraq war his tobacco use increased. He was not fully aware of the harmful effects of using tobacco or secondhand smoke.
Outreach to Sudanese Population 2.xml
  
Sarpy Cessation Secondhand Smoke Exposure Disparate PopulationsApproved
On a home visit, a Sudanese individual did not initially disclose to the outreach worker that she was a tobacco user and also wasn't aware of the harmful effects of tobacco use.
Tobacco-Free Parks in La Vista 2012.xml
  
Sarpy Secondhand Smoke Exposure Youth PreventionApproved
Tobacco products were being used and littered in city parks where children and youth play.
O.U.R. Homes Assisted Living Facility 2012.xml
  
Lancaster Secondhand Smoke ExposureApproved
Originally, secondhand smoke that was drifting into a living space was the problem. However, upon inspection, this was expanded to address the illegal smoking room for residents that was in place.  The barrier was that this was the residents' home.
University of Nebraska Kearney's Booshawa Campaign 2012.xml
  
Buffalo CessationApproved
Perceptions about smoking and addiction to tobacco.
Smoke-Free Park Efforts in Cass County 2012.xml
  
Cass Secondhand Smoke ExposureApproved
Youth group members were informed by an article in the Plattsmouth Journal that many underage youth were smoking at Rylander Park and being careless with tobacco litter.
The Number 7 at Grand Island Senior High School 2012.xml
  
Hall Youth PreventionApproved
According to the 2011 Nebraska Youth Risk Behavior Survey, youth smoking rates increase with age: 9% of 9th graders smoke and 19% of 12th graders do. Six percent (6%) of Nebraska youth use smokeless tobacco with males using chew at 10%.
Advocating for Positive Change 2012.xml
  
Hall Secondhand Smoke ExposureApproved
Both locations have tobacco-free campuses, however, signage to that effect wasn't prominent, therefore individuals continued to smoke outside entrances.
Tobacco Prevention Policies and Coalition Awareness 2011.xml
  
Douglas Secondhand Smoke ExposureApproved
Members of All About Omaha seemed unfamiliar with the Metro Omaha Tobacco Action Coalition (MOTAC) and were not aware that the Coalition has been in the community since 1992.  Melanie Ogomo, MOTAC's Coalition Development Coordinator, educated them on MOTAC’s mission, goals and current campaign. 
Smoke-Free Housing Properties 2012.xml
  
Douglas Secondhand Smoke ExposureApproved
All tenants living in multi-family housing without 100% smoke-free policies are at risk of being negatively impacted by toxins in second- and thirdhand smoke since 60% of the same air quality is shared among residents.
Adult Norm Change and E-Cigarettes 2012.xml
  
Douglas Disparate Populations Secondhand Smoke ExposureApproved
Jennifer has been a smoker since she was 12 years-old.  She was born and raised in Omaha and married a Hispanic.  She learned how to speak fluent Spanish and provides translation and interpretation services to Latinos in South Omaha.
Meeting Results in Smoke-Free Properties 2012.xml
  
Sarpy Secondhand Smoke ExposureApproved
Few smoke-free rental properties available in the County.
Youth Impacts Adult 2012.xml
  
Panhandle Youth PreventionApproved
Students are starting to smoke at a young age.
Nebraska Tobacco Quitline Compliment_2012.xml
  
Statewide CessationApproved
Long-term tobacco user who was able to quit with help from the Nebraska Tobacco Quitline.
Kick Butts Day 2012.xml
  
Hall Youth PreventionApproved
According to the 2010 Data and Trends on Tobacco Use in Nebraska, youth smoking rates  increase by grade with 9.6% of 9th graders smoking and 27.9% of 12th graders. Nebraska youth who use smokeless tobacco was at 10.9% in 2009.
Smokeless Tobacco Use_2011.xml
  
Hall Youth PreventionApproved
SADD student members noticed a large number of student athletes and members of the student body using spit tobacco on an increasing basis.
Quitting Smoking_2011.xml
  
Buffalo CessationApproved
An individual wanted to quit smoking - but was unsure how to start the process.  Several years ago, while a UNK student, he had tried to quit before.  He stopped by Peer Health for information.  His wife's mother had died and they decided to make a life change.  He said that it had to do with money and health.
Multi-Family Housing_2011.xml
  
Douglas Secondhand Smoke ExposureApproved
The Coalitition experienced miminal progress in the multi-family housing arena in 2009.  The for-profit, housing sector was new to MOTAC and initially members were not as comfortable with working with this sector.
Compliance Education_2011.xml
  
Douglas Secondhand Smoke ExposureApproved
The patient complained of smelling cigarette smoke when he was visiting the doctor's office.  He thought the staff was smoking in one of the offices.
Minority Youth Congress_2010.xml
  
Douglas Youth Prevention Disparate PopulationsApproved
Due to mid-year program staffing changes, the planning and implementation of this event was delayed.  A delay in identification of participants in both Douglas and Sarpy Counties was due to a miscommunication among coalition partners.
Working with Trade Schools_2010.xml
  
Lancaster Disparate PopulationsApproved
Understanding the high priority big tobacco has placed on promoting its products to 18-24 year-olds, TFLC proposed reaching this population with tobacco prevention education.  Knowing that significant percentages of cosmetology students smoke, efforts were focused on creating relationships with these schools.
Al's Lock and Safe Smoke-Free Policy_2009.xml
  
Lincoln Secondhand Smoke ExposureApproved
Al's Lock and Safe was preparing their building to go smoke-free before the Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Law went into effect June 1st, 2009.  The owner planned to prohibit smoking in all service vehicles in addition to his building.  The owner did not have support from his staff and employees regarding the vehicle policy and even had employees threaten to quit if the policy was implemented.
Autumn Wood Smoke-Free Policy_2010.xml
  
Lincoln Secondhand Smoke ExposureApproved
The Executive Director of the North Platte Housing Authority approached Tobacco Free Lincoln County Coalition members about passing a smoke-free policy for all living units within the Autumn Park Housing Complex.  He did not have unanimous support from the North Platte Housing Authority Board or the Autumn Park residents.  Board members complained that the policy was infringing on residents' rights and referenced problems with policy enforcement.  Resident complaints and negative feedback regarding the potential policy also posed a barrier for implementation. 
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