Sustaining Tobacco Control Coalitions Amid Declining Resources

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-1-2007

School

Health Professions

Abstract

Mississippi is unique among the 50 states in settling a lawsuit against tobacco companies earlier than the Master Settlement Agreement, devoting a relatively high amount of per capita funding on tobacco control, and avoiding tobacco-control budget cuts. Using a social-ecological approach combining insider and outsider strategies, tobacco-prevention coalitions in Mississippi succeeded in sustaining funding despite serious obstacles. Lessons learned included taking specific actions to embed themselves in the local community, wisely aligning with legislators, choosing courageous and effective champions, and ensuring that people are keenly aware of their existence and efforts. In using these strategies, tobacco-prevention coalitions in Mississippi have become an institution of the community and in so doing helped sustain their funding. © 2007, Sage Publications. All rights reserved.

Publication Title

Health Promotion Practice

Volume

8

Issue

3

First Page

292

Last Page

298

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