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The BE smokeFREE tobacco education program successfully maintained non-smoking lifestyles in Norwegian schools. Its large-scale implementation shows positive results and should continue for effective youth smoking prevention.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Adolescent Health
  • Tobacco Control

Background:

  • BE smokeFREE is a tobacco education program implemented in Norwegian lower secondary schools since 1997.
  • The study compares its effects to a pilot project (1994-97) and non-participating students.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the large-scale BE smokeFREE tobacco education program.
  • To assess its impact on student smoking habits and attitudes.

Main Methods:

  • A representative sample of 3,691 students completed questionnaires on smoking habits and attitudes.
  • Comparison between enrolled students, non-enrolled students, and a control group.
  • Teacher follow-up over three years to assess program implementation.

Main Results:

  • Program enrollment increased from 42% to 62% of Norwegian lower secondary classes between 1997-2000.
  • BE smokeFREE demonstrated significant positive effects on maintaining non-smoking lifestyles, reducing cigarette consumption, and promoting smoke-free school areas.
  • Positive results were observed across grades, with particularly improved outcomes in 10th grade compared to the pilot project.

Conclusions:

  • The large-scale implementation of BE smokeFREE has been successful.
  • The program's continuation is recommended for ongoing youth smoking prevention efforts.