Kristen L Jarman1, Leah M Ranney2, Hannah M Baker3, Quirina M Vallejos4, Adam O Goldstein5. 1. Project Manager, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC. 2. Research Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC. 3. Program Manager, Department of Family Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC. 4. Project Director, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC. 5. Professor & Director of Departmental Advancement, Department of Family Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now has regulatory authority over all tobacco products. Little is known about public awareness and perceptions of FDA in their new role as a tobacco regulator. This research utilizes focus groups to examine perceptions of FDA as a tobacco regulator so that FDA can better communicate with the public about this role. METHODS: We conducted 6 focus groups in 2014 among a diverse sample of smokers and non-smokers. Participants were asked if they had heard of FDA, what they knew about FDA, if they associated FDA with tobacco, and their thoughts about this FDA role. RESULTS: A total of 41 individuals participated. Although nearly all participants had heard of FDA, most were not aware of FDA's regulatory authority over tobacco products, did not associate the role of FDA with tobacco, and some drew comparisons between FDA's work in tobacco and their work regulating food and drugs. CONCLUSION: Data suggest that although public awareness of FDA regulatory authority over tobacco is low, with proper public education, the public may find FDA to be a trustworthy source of tobacco regulation.
OBJECTIVES: The U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now has regulatory authority over all tobacco products. Little is known about public awareness and perceptions of FDA in their new role as a tobacco regulator. This research utilizes focus groups to examine perceptions of FDA as a tobacco regulator so that FDA can better communicate with the public about this role. METHODS: We conducted 6 focus groups in 2014 among a diverse sample of smokers and non-smokers. Participants were asked if they had heard of FDA, what they knew about FDA, if they associated FDA with tobacco, and their thoughts about this FDA role. RESULTS: A total of 41 individuals participated. Although nearly all participants had heard of FDA, most were not aware of FDA's regulatory authority over tobacco products, did not associate the role of FDA with tobacco, and some drew comparisons between FDA's work in tobacco and their work regulating food and drugs. CONCLUSION: Data suggest that although public awareness of FDA regulatory authority over tobacco is low, with proper public education, the public may find FDA to be a trustworthy source of tobacco regulation.
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Keywords:
Credibility; Food and Drug Administration; Regulation
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