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SUBMITTER: Jarman KL
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5644506 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Jarman Kristen L KL Ranney Leah M LM Baker Hannah M HM Vallejos Quirina M QM Goldstein Adam O AO
Tobacco regulatory science 20170401 2
<h4>Objectives</h4>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.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted 6 focus groups in 2014 among a diverse sample of smokers and non-smokers. Participants were ...[more]