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ArticleHealth promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals2026

Breathe Easy Gippsland-Community Attitudes Towards Expanding Smoke- and Vape-Free Zones in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia.

Nilay Kocaali, Lily Tatterson, Andi Connell, Nadine Frescura, Michelle Jongenelis, Megan S C Lim, Tim Owen, Victor Patino, Katie Walker, Justine White and 1 more

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Article in Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Breathe Easy Gippsland-Community Attitudes Towards Expanding Smoke- and Vape-Free Zones in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia.Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals · 2026
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Nilay KocaaliGippsland Regional Public Health Unit, Latrobe Regional Health, Traralgon, Victoria, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1881-7397
Lily TattersonGippsland Regional Public Health Unit, Latrobe Regional Health, Traralgon, Victoria, Australia.
Andi ConnellGippsland Regional Public Health Unit, Latrobe Regional Health, Traralgon, Victoria, Australia.
Nadine FrescuraGippsland Regional Public Health Unit, Latrobe Regional Health, Traralgon, Victoria, Australia.
Michelle JongenelisMelbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0717-1692
Megan S C LimBehaviours and Health Risks Program, Public Health Discipline, Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Tim OwenGippsland Regional Public Health Unit, Latrobe Regional Health, Traralgon, Victoria, Australia.
Victor PatinoGippsland Regional Public Health Unit, Latrobe Regional Health, Traralgon, Victoria, Australia.
Katie WalkerGippsland Regional Public Health Unit, Latrobe Regional Health, Traralgon, Victoria, Australia.
Justine WhiteGippsland Regional Public Health Unit, Latrobe Regional Health, Traralgon, Victoria, Australia.
Alyce N WilsonGippsland Regional Public Health Unit, Latrobe Regional Health, Traralgon, Victoria, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9229-789X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

issue addressedThis study explored community attitudes towards expanding smoke- and vape-free zones in Gippsland, Victoria, to inform public health policy aimed at reducing smoking and vaping-related harm.

methodsA cross-sectional online survey was conducted among Gippsland residents aged 12 and older (n = 662), examining support for increased measures to address smoking and vaping in Gippsland. Descriptive statistics assessed demographic characteristics and survey responses, and logistic regression analysis examined associations between support for interventions and key correlates. Responses from open-ended questions regarding the implementation of smoke- and vape-free zones were analysed using thematic content analysis.

resultsMost respondents (91%) supported further action to reduce tobacco and e-cigarette-related harm and endorse the expansion of smoke- and vape-free zones. Among business owners/managers, nearly half (48%) anticipated no business impact, while 29% anticipated a positive outcome. Compared to people who smoke, occasional (UOR 4.75, 95% CI 1.45-18.93, p = 0.015) and non-smokers (UOR 22.45, 95% CI 10.22-50.26, p < 0.001) were more likely to support the expansion of zones. Younger respondents aged 16-18 were less supportive compared to those aged 60 and older (UOR 0.32, 95% CI 0.11-0.92, p = 0.012).

conclusionsThe findings indicate strong overall community support for expanding smoke- and vape-free zones in Gippsland. Findings varied by smoking status and age, with people who smoke and/or vape and younger respondents demonstrating less support compared to people who don't smoke and/or vape and those aged 60 and older.

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Smoke-Free PolicyTobacco Smoke PollutionVapingAdolescentAdultAgedChildCross-Sectional StudiesElectronic Nicotine Delivery SystemsFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSmokingSurveys and QuestionnairesVictoriaTobacco Smoke Pollutionbreathe easy Gippslandcommunity attitudesGippslandregionalsmoke‐free and vape‐free zonessurveytobacco and e‐cigarette prevention

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