Deteriorating Quality of Life and a Desire to Stop Growing Tobacco Among Virginia and Burley Tobacco Farmers in Thailand

Phetphum, Chakkraphan; Prajongjeep, Atchara; Keeratisiroj, Orawan; Simsin, Saksin; Thawatchaijareonying, Kanyarat

doi:10.1200/go.22.00180

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“…Three studies utilized a randomized controlled trial design [6][7][8]. The other three studies were quasi-experimental in nature [9][10][11]. The three RCTs reported randomizing participants to study groups [6][7][8].…”

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A Systematic Review of Digital Intervention of Smoking Abstinence During the COVID-19 Era

Amin,

Billah,

Jahra Jarin

2024

Int J Health Sci Res

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Background and Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic created unique challenges for smoking cessation efforts. Mobile health (mHealth) interventions like smartphone apps and text messaging represent a promising approach to support quitting during the pandemic, but evidence of their effectiveness in the COVID context has been limited. This systematic review aimed to synthesize evidence on mobile phone-based interventions for smoking cessation during the COVID-19 pandemic, describing study and intervention characteristics and evaluating impacts on smoking abstinence outcomes. Materials and Methods: A systematic literature search of PubMed, MEDLINE, and EMBASE was conducted for experimental studies on mobile phone interventions for smoking cessation published during the COVID-19 pandemic from 2021 to 2023. Study selection and data extraction were performed independently by two reviewers. Eligible studies were described narratively. Results: Six studies with 3,878 total participants met the inclusion criteria. Across the 6 studies, mobile phone interventions generally showed some positive impacts on quit intentions, attempts, and abstinence compared to control groups, but most differences were not statistically significant. Two studies found slight increases in quit intention associated with smoking cessation messaging. One study showed a higher rate of quit attempts in the past 24 hours and 12 months among the intervention group, and two studies showed higher abstinence rates at certain follow-ups in intervention arms, though not reaching significance. Conclusion: Overall, the evidence implies text messaging and mobile apps could confer benefits for cessation, but current research has not definitively confirmed their efficacy. Mobile phone interventions demonstrate preliminary potential to aid smoking cessation during the pandemic, but high-quality randomized controlled trials are needed to firmly establish their efficacy. Advancing mHealth solutions is critical to address elevated tobacco use risks during COVID-19. Key words: COVID-19; Cessation; Digital Health; Intervention; Smoking

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“…All six studies recruited participants between 2019-2022, with most recruiting during 2020 at the height of the . The studies used varied data collection methods, including online surveys, in-person surveys, telephone interviews, Facebook recruitment, and mail surveys [6][7][8][9][10][11].…”

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A Systematic Review of Digital Intervention of Smoking Abstinence During the COVID-19 Era

Amin,

Billah,

Jahra Jarin

2024

Int J Health Sci Res

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“…This sentiment stems from factors such as reduced tobacco cultivation quotas from the Tobacco Authority of Thailand, health and quality-of-life concerns, the effects of natural disasters, and a shift in the younger generation's reluctance to pursue careers in tobacco farming. 36 …”

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Addressing tobacco industry influence in tobacco-growing countries

Lencucha,

Vichit-Vadakan,

Patanavanich

et al. 2024

Bull World Health Organ

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Protecting policy-making from tobacco industry influence is central to effective tobacco control governance. The inclusion of industry actors as stakeholders in policy processes remains a crucial avenue to corporate influence. This influence is reinforced by the idea that the tobacco industry is a legitimate partner to government in regulatory governance. Addressing the influence of the tobacco industry demands a focus on the government institutions that formalize relationships between industry and policy-makers. Industry involvement in government institutions is particularly relevant in tobacco-growing countries, where sectors of government actively support tobacco as an economic commodity. In this paper, we discuss how controlling tobacco industry influence requires unique consideration in tobacco-growing countries. In these countries, there is a diverse array of companies that support tobacco production, including suppliers of seeds, equipment and chemicals, as well as transportation, leaf buying and processing, and manufacturing companies. The range of companies that operate in these contexts is particular and so is their engagement within political institutions. For governments wanting to support alternatives to tobacco growing (Article 17 of the Framework Convention for Tobacco Control), we illustrate how implementing Article 5.3, aimed at protecting tobacco control policies from tobacco industry interference, is fundamental in these countries. Integrating Article 5.3 with Article 17 will (i) strengthen policy coherence, ensuring that alternative livelihood policies are not undermined by tobacco industry interference; (ii) foster cross-sector collaboration addressing both tobacco industry interference and livelihood development; and (iii) enhance accountability and transparency in tobacco control efforts.

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“…In 2020, approximately 16000 tobacco farmers received the quotas for farming tobacco 18 . The common characteristics of tobacco farmers in Thailand typically include inheriting the practice from parents, having over 20 years of experience, being older, owning limited cultivation land, and often facing debt 5 . The economic issue is more serious, with a continuous decline in the amount of tobacco purchased by farmers in Thailand over the past six years resulting in a continuous decline in their incomes 18 .…”

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“…The economic issue is more serious, with a continuous decline in the amount of tobacco purchased by farmers in Thailand over the past six years resulting in a continuous decline in their incomes 18 . Recent research shows that reduced tobacco farming incomes correlate with lower societal, spiritual, and family quality of life among Thai tobacco farmers 5 . While this reason somehow plays a role in the desire of around half of the tobacco farmers in Thailand to switch from tobacco farming to alternative crops 6 , their specific motivations for doing so remain unclear.…”

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Perspectives of push-pull-mooring effects on a desire for switching to alternative crops among tobacco farmers in Thailand: A qualitative study

Phetphum,

Wangwonsin,

Prajongjeep

et al. 2024

Tob. Induc. Dis.

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INTRODUCTION Tobacco use contributes significantly to premature deaths worldwide. A key strategy to curb tobacco consumption involves limiting the tobacco supply through the transition to substitute crops. This study aims to provide insight into why tobacco farmers desire to switch to alternative crops and the support required for a successful transition. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 34 tobacco farmers expressing a desire to transition to other crops in two communities in Thailand. Data were recorded and transcribed verbatim in Thai and subsequently translated into English. A deductive content analysis applied the Push-Pull-Mooring (PPM) framework, contextualizing factors for the transition among tobacco farmers. RESULTS Four main categories emerged: 1) push factors, encompassing negative experiences in growing tobacco, such as poverty, health problems, and hopelessness; 2) pull factors, representing positive experiences in transitioning to alternative crops, particularly having a role model; and 3) mooring factors, highlighting characteristic disadvantages of tobacco farmers, particularly the receipt of small tobacco growing quotas. The fourth category focused on the support needed for a successful transition, including the suspension of tobacco debt payments, access to low-interest loans, and the development of marketing capabilities. CONCLUSIONS The study provides a comprehensive understanding of farmers' motivations to switch from tobacco to alternative crops and outlines the necessary support for a successful transition. Offering financial assistance and enhancing the production and marketing capabilities of alternative crops are essential steps toward facilitating a successful switch for farmers and ensuring a secure livelihood beyond tobacco farming.

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Deteriorating Quality of Life and a Desire to Stop Growing Tobacco Among Virginia and Burley Tobacco Farmers in Thailand

Cited by 4 publications

References 18 publications

A Systematic Review of Digital Intervention of Smoking Abstinence During the COVID-19 Era

A Systematic Review of Digital Intervention of Smoking Abstinence During the COVID-19 Era

Addressing tobacco industry influence in tobacco-growing countries

Perspectives of push-pull-mooring effects on a desire for switching to alternative crops among tobacco farmers in Thailand: A qualitative study

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