Interventions for preventing tobacco sales to minors

Stead, Lindsay F; Lancaster, Tim

doi:10.1002/14651858.cd001497.pub2

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“…Additionally, it was reportedly not uncommon for under-aged youth to purchase tobacco directly at outlets; usually ‘known’ small corner shops where identification of age is rarely required: the larger retail outlets were avoided. This emphasises findings from previous research that has reported that youth are adept at finding outlets that are prepared to sell tobacco to minors [35] and the difficulties with enforcing bans on sales to underage purchasers [36]. …”

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Starting to smoke: a qualitative study of the experiences of Australian indigenous youth

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BackgroundAdult smoking has its roots in adolescence. If individuals do not initiate smoking during this period it is unlikely they ever will. In high income countries, smoking rates among Indigenous youth are disproportionately high. However, despite a wealth of literature in other populations, there is less evidence on the determinants of smoking initiation among Indigenous youth. The aim of this study was to explore the determinants of smoking among Australian Indigenous young people with a particular emphasis on the social and cultural processes that underlie tobacco use patterns among this group.MethodsThis project was undertaken in northern Australia. We undertook group interviews with 65 participants and individual in-depth interviews with 11 youth aged 13–20 years led by trained youth ‘peer researchers.’ We also used visual methods (photo-elicitation) with individual interviewees to investigate the social context in which young people do or do not smoke. Included in the sample were a smaller number of non-Indigenous youth to explore any significant differences between ethnic groups in determinants of early smoking experiences. The theory of triadic influence, an ecological model of health behaviour, was used as an organising theory for analysis.ResultsFamily and peer influences play a central role in smoking uptake among Indigenous youth. Social influences to smoke are similar between Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth but are more pervasive (especially in the family domain) among Indigenous youth. While Indigenous youth report high levels of exposure to smoking role models and smoking socialisation practices among their family and social networks, this study provides some indication of a progressive denormalisation of smoking among some Indigenous youth.ConclusionsFuture initiatives aimed at preventing smoking uptake in this population need to focus on changing social normative beliefs around smoking, both at a population level and within young peoples’ immediate social environment. Such interventions could be effectively delivered in both the school and family environments. Specifically, health practitioners in contact with Indigenous families should be promoting smoke free homes and other anti-smoking socialisation behaviours.

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Starting to smoke: a qualitative study of the experiences of Australian indigenous youth

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“…While raising the age of sale appears to have had positive effects, and may have contributed to a decline in youth smoking prevalence (Millett, Lee, Gibbons, & Glantz, 2011), young smokers are still able to circumvent this legislation through the apparent support of some local people and retailers, as has been found in other countries (Richardson et al, 2009;Stead & Lancaster, 2005). These findings suggest that retailer education, while essential, will not be sufficient to address this problem, particularly in disadvantaged communities where smoking is still the norm.…”

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“…In addition, significant resources have been invested by the Scottish Government, via local authorities and trading standards officers, in the Enhanced Tobacco Sales Enforcement Initiative (ETSEP). Previous studies in other countries have found that the combination of strategies used in ETSEP, that is, retailer education, sustained enforcement, and graduated penalty schemes, increase retailer compliance with age of sales laws (DiFranza, 2012;Richardson et al, 2009;Stead & Lancaster, 2005). However, in 2009/2010.6% of retailers in Scotland subject to test purchases failed (SCOTTS, 2011).…”

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A Qualitative Study of How Young Scottish Smokers Living in Disadvantaged Communities Get Their Cigarettes

Donaghy¹,

Bauld²,

Eadie³

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Nicotine & Tobacco Research

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“…Bans on tobacco sales to minors have been shown to effectively reduce sales by retailers [26]. However, this reduction can only be sustained when the ban is strongly enforced.…”

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The Status and Future Challenges of Tobacco Control Policy in Korea

Cho

2014

J Prev Med Public Health

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Tobacco use is the most important preventable risk factor for premature death. The World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), the first international public health treaty, came into force in 2005. This paper reviews the present status of tobacco control policies in Korea according to the WHO FCTC recommendations. In Korea, cigarette use is high among adult males (48.2% in 2010), and cigarette prices are the lowest among the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development countries with no tax increases since 2004. Smoke-free policies have shown incremental progress since 1995, but smoking is still permitted in many indoor public places. More than 30% of non-smoking adults and adolescents are exposed to second-hand smoke. Public education on the harmful effects of tobacco is currently insufficient and the current policies have not been adequately evaluated. There is no comprehensive ban on tobacco advertising, promotion, or sponsorship in Korea. Cigarette packages have text health warnings on only 30% of the main packaging area, and misleading terms such as "mild" and "light" are permitted. There are nationwide smoking cessation clinics and a Quitline service, but cessation services are not covered by public insurance schemes and there are no national treatment guidelines. The sale of tobacco to minors is prohibited by law, but is poorly enforced. The socioeconomic inequality of smoking prevalence has widened, although the government considers inequality reduction to be a national goal. The tobacco control policies in Korea have faltered recently and priority should be given to the development of comprehensive tobacco control policies.

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Interventions for preventing tobacco sales to minors

Cited by 77 publications

References 97 publications

Starting to smoke: a qualitative study of the experiences of Australian indigenous youth

Starting to smoke: a qualitative study of the experiences of Australian indigenous youth

A Qualitative Study of How Young Scottish Smokers Living in Disadvantaged Communities Get Their Cigarettes

The Status and Future Challenges of Tobacco Control Policy in Korea

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