Exploring Perception of Indians about Plain Packaging of Tobacco Products: A Mixed Method Research

Arora, Monika; Tewari, Abha; Grills, Nathan; Nazar, Gaurang P.; Sonrexa, Juhi; Gupta, V. K.; Moodie, Rob; Reddy, K. Srinath

doi:10.3389/fpubh.2013.00035

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“…Our findings indicate that it is likely that the implementation of such a policy would come to be accepted by smokers in other countries, as where studied, attitudes have not differed markedly from Australia and, at least among smokers, have also been mildly negative 5 18 19. Youth have also been found to support PP and to believe that it would reduce youth uptake,20 21 and it is among the youth that PP is most likely to have a protective effect.…”

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Australian smokers’ support for plain or standardised packs before and after implementation: findings from the ITC Four Country Survey

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Background Plain packaging (PP) for tobacco products was fully implemented in Australia on 1 December 2012 along with larger graphic health warnings. Using longitudinal data from the Australian arm of the ITC Four Country Survey, we examined attitudes to the new packs before and after implementation, predictors of attitudinal change, and the relationship between support and quitting activity. Methods A population-based cohort study design, with some cross-sectional analyses. Surveys of Australian smokers assessed attitudes to PP at four time points prior to implementation (from 2007 to 2012) and one post-implementation wave collected (early/mid-2013). Results Trend analysis showed a slight rise in opposition to PP among smokers in the waves leading up to their implementation, but no change in support. Support for PP increased significantly after implementation (28.2% pre vs 49% post), such that post-PP more smokers were supportive than opposed (49% vs 34.7%). Multivariate analysis showed support either before or after implementation was predicted by belief in greater adverse health impacts of smoking, desire to quit and lower addiction. Among those not supportive before implementation, having no clear opinion about PP (versus being opposed) prior to the changes also predicted support post-implementation. Support for PP was prospectively associated with higher levels of quitting activity. Conclusions Since implementation of PP along with larger warnings, support among Australian smokers has increased. Support is related to lower addiction, stronger beliefs in the negative health impacts of smoking, and higher levels of quitting activity.

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confidence: 48%

Australian smokers’ support for plain or standardised packs before and after implementation: findings from the ITC Four Country Survey

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“…Some investigations of plain packaging among adults have used qualitative methodologies. Arora et al 61 used a mixed-methods study involving focus groups, interviews with public officials, and public opinion survey data collection to assess perceptions and support for potential plain packaging regulations in India. Plain packaging was favored by most participants and key stakeholders.…”

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Plain packaging of cigarettes: do we have sufficient evidence?

Smith¹,

Kraemer²,

Johnson³

et al. 2015

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Tobacco industry marketing is a primary factor influencing cigarette smoking behavior and the cigarette pack has become an important marketing vehicle for tobacco companies. Standardized “plain” cigarette packaging is advocated as a public health policy to prevent and reduce morbidity and mortality caused by smoking by reducing youth smoking initiation and promoting cessation among smokers. Plain packaging was implemented in Australia in December 2012, and several other countries are considering doing so, but each faces foreseeable legal resistance from opponents to such measures. Tobacco companies have challenged these public health policies, citing international trade agreements and intellectual property laws. Decision-making in these court cases will hinge in part on whether the evidence indicates the public health benefits of plain packaging outweigh any potential harm to tobacco manufacturers’ interests. We reviewed the available evidence in support of plain packaging, finding evidence from observational, experimental, and population-based studies. Results indicate that plain packaging can reduce positive perceptions of smoking and dissuade tobacco use. Governments deciding to implement plain cigarette packaging measures can rely on this evidence to help make a strong case that plain packaging plays an important role in the context of comprehensive smoking prevention efforts.

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“…Se profundizó en la percepción del impacto sobre el incremento de la advertencia sanitaria y empaquetado neutro, tomando como referencia a Arora et al 13 sobre las percepciones y el apoyo de la población hacia el empaquetado genérico para todos los productos de tabaco; y de Van Hal et al 14 para averiguar si existe un impacto potencial del empaquetado neutro sobre las percepciones de fumar y las intenciones de comportamiento de los adolescentes. En consecuencia, las categorías de análisis fueron: identificación de las características de la cajetilla de cigarrillo, reacciones que evocan las advertencias sanitarias y pictogramas, efectividad del aumento del porcentaje de cobertura de las advertencias sanitarias y efectividad de la implementación del empaquetado neutro.…”

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Advertencias Sanitarias y empaquetado neutro de productos de tabaco en la percepción de los salvadoreños

López¹,

Flores²

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Introducción. El CMCT de la OMS, establece que una medida para disminuir el consumo de tabaco se encuentran las advertencias sanitarias, como medida relativa al empaquetado y etiquetado de los productos de tabaco. En El Salvador las regulaciones sobre el empaquetado, establecen advertencias del 50% sobre los productos de tabaco, ya sean en paquetes con forma regular o irregular. Objetivo. Conocer la percepción de la población salvadoreña sobre las advertencias sanitarias más grandes y empaquetado neutro en la intención de fumar y en desalentar el inicio al consumo de tabaco. Metodología. Estudio cualitativo realizado a través de grupos focales en tres segmentos poblacionales: adolescentes, jóvenes y adultos. La sistematización y procedimiento con el análisis de resultados de los grupos focales fueron realizados a través de la aplicación NVivo, Versión 10. Resultados. Las advertencias sanitarias actuales evocan sensaciones negativas a la población y las que generan mayor impacto son los pictogramas de niños afectados por la exposición al humo de tabaco ajeno. Existe un alto apoyo de la población para incrementar las advertencias sanitarias y es el empaquetado neutro el que posee mayor rechazo entre la población. Conclusiones. Se hace necesario rotar las advertencias sanitarias e implementar el empaquetado neutro como medidas costo efectivas para reducir el consumo de tabaco, por lo cual deben realizarse los esfuerzos necesarios para su implementación en El Salvador.

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Exploring Perception of Indians about Plain Packaging of Tobacco Products: A Mixed Method Research

Cited by 18 publications

References 16 publications

Australian smokers’ support for plain or standardised packs before and after implementation: findings from the ITC Four Country Survey

Australian smokers’ support for plain or standardised packs before and after implementation: findings from the ITC Four Country Survey

Plain packaging of cigarettes: do we have sufficient evidence?

Advertencias Sanitarias y empaquetado neutro de productos de tabaco en la percepción de los salvadoreños

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