LEARN Project: Evidence-Based Backgrounders & Reviews

The LEARN project develops evidence-based backgrounders summarizing peer-reviewed literature on high priority topics identified by the LEARN Communities of Practice. On occasion, more comprehensive literature reviews are also conducted.

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Literature Review for Young Adult Cessation/Protection Interventions
This literature review was commissioned to extract lessons on young adult smoking behaviour from scientific and grey literature to assist in the development of cessation, prevention and protection interventions by the LEARN (Learning through Evidence, Action and Reflection Networks) project. The focus of this review and synthesis was to identify theories of becoming a regular user and addiction in young adults; differences between those aged 19-24 and those aged 25-30; differences between those who attend post-secondary school vs. those who enter the work force; and smoking interventions for young adults being trained, or working in the trades.

Impact of Tobacco-Free Policies on Sports Teams
This seven-page backgrounder was developed in response to a need for evidence articulated by the Tobacco-Free Sports and Recreation Community of Practice (TFSR CoP). It provides a summary of scientific literature regarding the impact of tobacco-free policies within sports teams.

Compliance & Enforcement of Smoke-Free Outdoor Spaces Bylaws
Developed in response to a need for evidence articulated by the Tobacco-Free Sports and Recreation Community of Practice (TFSR CoP), this six-page backgrounder summarizes published research on compliance with outdoor smoking restrictions, public support for such restrictions, methods to increase compliance and enforcement of restrictions.

Recruiting young adults into smoking cessation interventions: Current research on recruitment strategies
This five-page backgrounder developed by PTCC's LEARN project describes published peer-reviewed research on strategies to recruit young adults into smoking cessation interventions. The recruitment strategies addressed include incentives, quit and win contests, media campaigns and e-mail. In addition, the role of health professionals in recruitment is explored. This was developed in response to an evidence gap identified by the LEARN Tobacco Use Reduction for Young Adults Community of Practice.