A cross-sectional survey of experts’ opinions about the relative effectiveness of tobacco control strategies for the general population versus disadvantaged groups: what do we choose in the absence of evidence?

Table 2 Additional tobacco control strategies perceived to be effective for different population groups

Additional Strategies	N
*General Population*
Extension on smoking bans in public areas	24
Advertising restrictions/plain packaging	12
Reducing locations of sale	6
Increased legislation	5
*Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples*
Community based strategies	25
Involvement of elders and others in strategy development and education	17
Tailored quit programs	17
Using culturally relevant information to inform strategies	10
Targeted media campaigns	8
Restricting availability of tobacco products	7
Interventions involving health professionals	7
*Low income populations*
Extension on smoke free environments	15
Tailored quit programs	8
Advice and support from health professionals	7
Restricting availability of tobacco products	6
*People with a mental illness*
Tailored quit programs	12
Intensive support from health professionals and services	10
Extension on smoke free environments	9
Face-to-face interventions	8

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