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Centre for behavioural research in cancer.
D Hill1, R Borland, B Karazija
1Anti-Cancer Council of Victoria, Carlton South, Melbourne, Australia.
British Journal of Addiction
|March 1, 1991
Summary
The Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer (CBRC) focuses on smoking behaviors. Its research informs and evaluates tobacco reduction interventions within Victoria's smoking prevention program.
Area of Science:
- Cancer Research
- Behavioural Science
- Public Health
Background:
- The Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer (CBRC) operates within the Anti-Cancer Council of Victoria.
- It collaborates closely with Victoria's public smoking prevention program.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct research focused on smoking behavior.
- To leverage organizational links for program-related research.
- To influence and evaluate tobacco reduction interventions.
Main Methods:
- Program-related research within a public health initiative.
- Intervention development and outcome evaluation.
- Focus on behavioral aspects of smoking cessation.
Main Results:
- Established close links with a large-scale smoking prevention program.
- Facilitated research opportunities directly tied to intervention delivery.
- Enabled evaluation of intervention effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- The CBRC's structure facilitates impactful research on smoking behavior.
- Close ties to prevention programs enhance research relevance and application.
- The center is well-positioned to contribute to tobacco control strategies.