Tailoring dissemination of evidence to preferences of tobacco control partners: results from an academic-community partnership
Background
Tobacco control program leaders may improve the use of evidence in program and policy development by presenting evidence to policymakers more often. However, current scientific knowledge regarding what works is slow to reach decision-makers. We discuss our efforts to learn about and use the preferences of tobacco control leaders for obtaining evidence, as well as the distribution techniques, translational products, and outcomes that resulted.
Methods
This work is part of the Advancing Science and Practice in the Retail Environment (ASPiRE) Center, an interdisciplinary...